Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Invasive Species topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Committee hears invasive-plant concerns; Redstart Inc. to survey east gate site
Summary
Kirk Morrison flagged rising roadside invasives (knotweed, honeysuckle); committee set a site visit with Redstart Inc. to review an NRCSS inventory and requested a mitigation cost estimate.
Kirk Morrison reported an increase in invasive plants along roadsides, citing knotweed as a notable example, and discussed control methods including long-term black-plastic covering (five years) to prevent regrowth. Kirk raised this during the committee's environmental management discussion.
Kathy Damon said a representative from Redstart Inc. will meet with Tom Kidder and herself at the east gate on Friday at 9:30 to review the NRCSS inventory of invasive honeysuckle and produce an estimate for mitigation work. The committee did not approve an immediate contract at the June 1 meeting; the meeting of staff and Redstart Inc. will produce an estimate to inform next steps.
