Invasive Species ◦ Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellata) Monoculture ◦ Loss of Biodiversity ◦ Loss of Habitat Choking out local growth
North Forest, off 6 Mile Highway
Rip It Out ◦ Bring in heavy machinery and forcibly remove it. ◦ Till the earth with machinery ◦ Restructure to retain water and nutrients longer Re-plant ◦ Use reference site to the west across Old 6 Mile Rd. ◦ Collect fruit/seeds for dispersal ◦ Purchase seedlings if necessary
Rip It Out ◦ Bulldoze and Till the area ◦ Create Bioswale on southern side to keep water and nutrients from flowing directly into the lake
Replant
Machinery Rental (Plus Gas) $800/Month ◦ 3 month time period Plantings $300-$500 Total~ $2800
Larger Biodiversity Less Bank Erosion of Lake Hartwell Better soil Quality Native vegetation gets a better shot