Davey Resource Group
September 2015
PHOTOGRAPH 3
(July 29, 2015) The areas along
the trail leading from the wildflower
area to The Overlook, on the
western side of the preserve,
contain monotypic stands of
Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort) and
Phragmites australis (common
reed). Very little native growth exists
in these areas. Herbicide treatments
will be completed in these areas.
The vegetation will be replaced with
native grasses and wildflowers to
improve native species diversity.
PHOTOGRAPH 4
(July 29, 2015) The trails on the
western side of the preserve also
contain large populations of Conium
maculatum (poison hemlock), as
well as Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort)
and Phragmites australis (common
reed). These species create dense
stands with little native vegetation
that easily overgrow and obstruct
the trails. Removing these species
will increase visibility, decrease
maintenance and mowing costs,
and improve the overall aesthetic of
the preserve.
