Can you come into clear this?

Reporter
May 13, 2010, 5:29 a.m.

Hello Brian,

Thanks for reporting this infestation of Scotch Broom and English Ivy. Both of these species are significant problem invader in forest communities within Clackamas County. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is working with regional partners to map and catalog known infestations of ivy and scotch broom to help prioritize future control efforts.

Unfortunately, the resources needed to control these invaders are limited in relation to the overall need. As such we currently offer technical information to local landowners to help them develop a management strategy that is effective to their particular site conditions and needs. If you would like assistance to control this population please feel free to contact the Conservation District.

Follow these simple steps for an ivy free landscape.
• Carefully cut vines climbing trees and pull these vines away from the base of the tree.
• Pull vines and roots from ivy creeping along the ground. Don’t forget your gloves and scissors.
• Dispose of cut vines in yard waste, or dry out completely and compost
• Re-visit the site regularly to control re-growth

Follow these simple instructions to control Scotch Broom
• Small scotch broom plants should be pulled to prevent resprouting.
• Larger scotch broom plants, with stem diameters greater than 2 inches can be cut and will rarely resprout.
• Plants can be chipped and left on site or burned, but be sure to contact your local fire disitrct before initiating any burn.
• Plants may also be disposed of at a county transfer station.


For more detailed information on English ivy and Scotch Broom control follow the links below:

http://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/library/water-and-land/weeds/BMPs/english-ivy-control.pdf
http://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/library/water-and-land/weeds/BMPs/Scotch-Broom-Control.pdf

Again thank you for reporting these invaders. Feel free to contact me if you have additional questions.

Sam

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Samuel Leininger
WeedWise Program Manager
Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District
221 Molalla Ave. Suite 102
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-655-3144 x118
samuel.leininger@or.nacdnet.net
www.conservationdistrict.org
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Samuel Leininger
May 19, 2010, 3:20 a.m.