Urban forest restoration – invasive plant control May 18 – July 1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Department will conduct invasive plant control and containment projects on several City-owned properties and parks this spring and summer. The purpose of these treatments is to reduce impacts from invasive vegetation, increase existing urban tree canopy, and restore native groundcovers and native trees.
Beginning May 18 and concluding by July 1 (weather permitting), contracted environmental crews will resume activities on multiple City-owned properties to control invasive vegetation and restore native habitats. These crews will perform targeted herbicide applications and forestry mulching operations targeting invasive vegetation (primarily invasive vines, paradise trees, autumn olive, and bush honeysuckle). Signage and caution tape will be visible in all treatment areas.
The following properties will be subject to restoration activities:
Parks: Azalea, Forest Hills, Meadow Creek Gardens, Riverview, Tonsler, and Washington
Trails: Fry’s Spring Nature Trail, John Warner Parkway, Pen Park Fitness Trail, Rivanna Trail: Azalea Park, Jordan Park to 5th Street, Quarry Park, and Riverview Park
Other City properties: Agnese Street, 0 Meadowbrook Road, Oakwood Cemetery Easement, and Watson Road/250 Bypass.
Signage will be placed to alert and inform pedestrians about land management activities. Members of the public are asked to stay clear of any work zones and to be aware of temporary trail closures. If caution tape and signage is posted at trail entrances, the trail is closed to all through (pedestrian/bicycles) traffic. Please respect trail closures.
Any questions can be directed to Steve Gaines, Urban Forester, at 434-970-3587 or gainess@charlottesville.gov.
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