2.  Invasive Species ◦ Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellata)  Monoculture ◦ Loss of Biodiversity ◦ Loss of Habitat  Choking out local growth

3. North Forest, off 6 Mile Highway

4.  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

5.  Rip It Out ◦ Bulldoze and Till the area ◦ Create Bioswale on southern side to keep water and nutrients from flowing directly into the lake

6.  Replant

7.  Machinery Rental (Plus Gas) $800/Month ◦ 3 month time period  Plantings $300-$500  Total~ $2800

8.  Larger Biodiversity  Less Bank Erosion of Lake Hartwell  Better soil Quality  Native vegetation gets a better shot