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EAC notes invasive-species threats and records Board approval of archery deer-management spots
Summary
At the June 22 meeting, East Bradford EAC discussed beech leaf disease and other invasive species in township parks, noted volunteer vine-removal work, and recorded that the Board approved 24 archery-club qualifiers (21 spots, three alternates) for the upcoming season.
The East Bradford Township Environmental Advisory Council reviewed invasive-species concerns and deer-management activity during its June 22 meeting.
Minutes record that the Board approved the Archery Club for the upcoming season; final testing produced 24 qualified applicants, with 21 assigned spots and three alternates. Orientation is scheduled for the third Thursday in August. The minutes do not specify which governing board took the approval action beyond the transcript reference to "the Board." The EAC noted the approval as an update from township leadership.
Council members also discussed invasive-plant and pest issues in township parks. Beech leaf disease was cited as a potential problem in parks containing large stands of beech trees. The minutes list other problem invasives—Russian olive, mile-a-minute, multiflora rose and poison hemlock—and note that Ryan Staiber has led vine-removal work under the Free-A-Tree program.
In roundtable updates, members heard that owners of the Picnic Park have cleaned debris but have no current reuse plans. Plum Run preserve is being completed in phases, and the planned trail from Tigue to West Chester University will require additional funding from WCU because the university wants power installed along the trail.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
