1. March 10, 2010 Presented by the Parkwood Garden Club Parkwood Park Committee March 10, 2010 Presented by the Parkwood Garden Club Parkwood Park Committee

2. Committee Members Sheri Kennedy, Karna Candler, Steve Elmore, Rebecca Kerimbaev, Jim Jarboe Committee Consultants Joe Dicks, Susan Stewart, Jim Kennedy

3. Committee Guest Speakers Georgia Forestry Commission Susan Granberry, Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator Joe Burgess, Community Forester Senior DeKalb County-Department of Watershed Management Michael O’Shield, Environmental Education Specialist Parkwood Park Committee

4. Agenda Introduction Parkwood Park Work Days November 4 Meeting Review November 4 Action Items The Future of the Park What Can You do?

5. Work Days:Remove Invasive Plants Amur Honeysuckle Cherry Laurel Elaeagnus Mahonia Privet

6. November, 2010 Work Day 25 Volunteers 6 hours 2 truck loads

7. January, 2011 Work Day Chain Saw Days 32 Volunteers 7 hours 3 Truck Loads

8. Before and After Photos West Parkwood Rd at cut through to E Parkwood Rd

9. Before and After Photos 450 W Parkwood Rd

11. November 4 Meeting Review Action Items Better understand the impacts of invasive plant removal Prevent neighbors from adding yard debris to park Examine eligibility for tax exempt status Review insurance liability coverage

12. Invasive Species of Urban Areas Joe Burgess Community Forester Susan Granbery U&CF Coordinator Georgia Forestry Commission

13. What are They? Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities. Invasive Species

14. Where Do They Come From? Port of Savannah (4 th largest port in the US) 1994550,000 Containers 2009 2.36 million Containers 20154.37 million Containers (projected) Some are introduced then escape Some are spread accidentally Moving firewood Undersides of vehicles, foot traffic - hitchhikers Invasive Species

15. What Harm Do They Cause? Environmental High populations out-compete and displace natives Reduce wildlife food and habitat Restrict seedling establishment Disrupt water flow, nutrient cycling, soil decomposition (Source: www.invasives.org) Invasive Species

16. Chinese privet Autumn olive English Ivy Japanese honeysuckle Mulitflora rose Tallow tree Cherry laurel Kudzu Chinese wisteria Leatherleaf mahonia Common Invasive Species in Urban Areas

17. Chinese Privet

18. English Ivy

19. Go native! Reintroduce native plants. Avoid using invasive species. Remove invasive plants from your garden. Keep volunteering! Repeated removal is likely. Monitor. Develop a Restoration Plan. (Source: Georgia Invasive Species Task Force) (Source: BioOne, Oct 2010, Volume 137 Issue 4 Text What Can You Do?

20. www.GATrees.org www.GeorgiaInvasives.or gsives.or g www.Invasive.owww.Invasive.org www.GUFC.org www.AmericanGrove.orgcanGrove.org Web Sites and Other Helpful Information

21. Social Networking “Ask An Arborist” Live Chat Video Upload Tree Selection and Planting Tips Benefits of Trees Tree Match tool AmericanGrove.org

22. Susan Granbery U&CF Coordinator Georgia Forestry Commission Stone Mountain, GA 678-476-6227 It’s Your Urban Forest-learn it, grow it, maintain it, enjoy it!

23. No More Yard Debris in the Park Michael O’Shield, DeKalb County, Department of Watershed Management, Environmental Education Specialist Impact of yard debris in the park Impact of dog excrement in our neighborhood

24. Need Help for Tax Exempt Status File for 501(c)3 status to be tax exempt Requires new by-laws Who has experience writing by-laws for 501(c)3 organization?

25. Next Workday: Saturday March 19 Continue removing invasive plants Remove English Ivy from designated areas Remove 3 ‘dams’ from the creek Begin clean-up of W Ponce area

26. Future Enhancements Develop a plan to enhance W Ponce de Leon entrance Add a path through the park which may include steps, bridges Ensure any additions to the park are minimal cost and low maintenance Plan for the addition of native plants November 4 Meeting Review

27. Eliminate Sight Problem Remove the Hollies at E Parkwood Rd and W Ponce de Leon

28. What’s Next for the Park

29. Parkwood Park 2010-2011 Budget DescriptionIncomeExpense Parkwood Garden Club (only includes Park expenses) PGC Income (yearly dues) 92 homes x $40$3680 Park Yearly Maintenance$1530 Park Yearly Taxes and Insurance$285 Balance$1865 Parkwoood Park Park Donations$705 DHCA Donation$1000 Appleseed Tree Service $1025 Balance$680

30. Select a designer to create a planting plan for the circle. Traffic Circle at East Lake

31. How Can You Help?

32. Volunteer Opportunities Fundraising Fundraising activities Grant identification and writing Publicity 501(c) 3 by-laws and filing

33. Volunteer Opportunities Environment: Plant and Bird Identification Water Testing Photography

34. Next Steps-Parkwood Park Committee Organize Work days for the Spring and Summer. Garden Plan for Traffic Circle Continue working on long term plans Next Neighborhood meeting in September/October