Invasive Non-native Plant Management: Bear Creek and Hwy 95 Intersection Problem invasive species included kudzu. Invasives threatened walnut plantation and presented aesthetic impact. Kudzu treated with high-volume foliar spray of Tordon 101 by CSC in 2004 through 2006.

Invasive Non-native Plant Management: Bear Creek and Hwy 95 Intersection Kudzu Treatment Before treatment Two weeks after treatment All photos by Mike Ryon

Invasive Non-native Plant Management: Bear Creek and Hwy 95 Intersection Warm season grasses planted in 2005 Photos by Mike Ryon

Invasive Non-native Plant Management: Bear Creek and Hwy 95 Intersection Removal of most kudzu by 2007 Trees mainly undamaged Photo by Mike Ryon

Invasive Non-native Plant Management: Bear Creek and Hwy 95 Intersection Native grass establishing Follow-up treatments needed to remove large kudzu vine nodes Photos by Mike Ryon