Committee plans small volunteer tarping pilot to slow poison-ivy spread at Woodland Ridge
Facing limited funding, the committee agreed to a small volunteer-run tarping pilot this fall to smother high-priority poison-ivy patches at Woodland Ridge, pending permissions and conservation-commission coordination.
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Committee members discussed options for controlling a large poison-ivy patch at Woodland Ridge and, given budget constraints, favored a low-cost trial using repurposed pool tarps. Staff cautioned that any herbicidal treatment would need to be performed by a professional on town property, but suggested tarps could be a low-cost stopgap to show action and reduce immediate exposure.
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