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Global Invasive Species Team listserve digest #020 Thu, 4 Feb 1999 11:48:00 -0800 (PST) --CONTENTS-- 1. Wicking Tools 2. Tools for Wicking Cattails 3. Invasive Plant Species and Native Animals 4. Weed Wicking Tool For Cattails 5. More on Weed Wicking Tools 6. Cooperative Weed Management Agreements 7. Last Thoughts On Mapping --------------------------------------- 1. Wicking Tools From: Jonathan Soll (juandotnc(at)aol.com) There are actually wicking tools out there. The classic is the so-called hockey stick type that looks like its namesake and has a reservoir that leads to a sponge type applicator. Good control on "slop" and if you use a dye in the Roundup you'll see where you've worked. Available I bet through most supply houses. Jonathan Soll WAFO --------------------------------------- 2. Tools for Wicking Cattails From: Pat Bily (patbily(at)aloha.net) To Tina Hall (wicking cattails): Ben Meadows Co. (1-800-241-6401), as well as other distributors, carry a product called 'WALK-A-WICK'. It's basically a 4 ft. plastic pipe with an herbicide reservoir at one end, and a wick sponge at the business end. Costs about $39. The reason I recommend this tool over 'make your own' is that it has a calibration screw that regulates how much flow you want to come out of the sponge, from slowest drip to very wet. If you can avoid getting debris on the sponge, it will give a fairly even coat of solution to your target with minimal chance of personal exposure. I believe the Roundup label allows for up to a 15% solution for this application; however, if you're using this near water, you might want to consider Rodeo, an aquatic version of Roundup. Read the label, precautionary statements, and wear the recommended protective gear. The active ingredient, glyphosate, is low on a toxicity scale. Happy wicking! Pat Bily (808)572-7849 Invasive Plant Specialist TNC-Maui Preserves, PO Box 1716 Makawao, Hawaii 96768 --------------------------------------- 3. Invasive Plant Species and Native Animals From: Cris Winters (cwinters(at)tnc.org) I am working on a masters thesis that will examine the relationships (negative and positive) between invasive plants (possibly including problem native spp.) and wildlife in North America. At this early stage, I am interested in all invasive plant species and any animal species or group. I would like to get any data folks have collected/published on this subject, even if the relationship was not the primary focus of the study. There is some interesting information out there but most of it appears to be in the grey literature. Any leads would be appreciated. The first - and most time-critical - part of this I am looking at is any relationship between Phragmites and birds. Thanks for any information. Cris Winters - Invasive Plant Specialist The Nature Conservancy - NYSO 415 River St. - 4th Floor, Troy NY 12180 518-273-9408 X221 --------------------------------------- 4. Weed Wicking Tool For Cattails From: Jack McGowan-Stinski (jmcgowan-st(at)tnc.org) Our PVC applicator works great on cut-stumps, cattails, etc. (we use it on everthing we treat). I have the write-up of how to construct that I can send Tina, but the diagram is also critical to conceptualize. (Jack is going to send the Weed Program some images and explanations about this applicator. We will post it on our web site in the "Tools of the Trade" section. I'll keep you all posted---Barry Rice) Jack McGowan-Stinski Michigan Chapter, The Nature Conservancy 2840 East Grand River Ave., Suite 5, East Lansing, MI 48823 TEL 517-332-1741 * FAX 517-332-8382 Michigan Chapter --------------------------------------- 5. More on Weed Wicking Tools From: Becky Waegell (bwaegell(at)cosumnes.org) Ben Meadows, Gemplers and other suppliers sell a spot applicator that is just a sponge on the end of a tube filled with herbicide. These aren't horribly expensive about $35 plus shipping and handling. They may also be better than a mop because they won't drip nearly as much. Unfortunately, I don't have any personal experience with these, but it sounds like they are worth a try. Cosumnes River Preserve, CA --------------------------------------- 6. Cooperative Weed Management Agreements From: Heather Knight (hknight(at)tnc.org) I'm in the process of trying to establish a cooperative integrated weed management area in the Laramie Foothills, surrounding Phantom Canyon Preserve. Our potential partners are Colorado Division of Wildlife, North Poudre Irrigation Company and multiple private landowners. Do you have any good examples of MOUs or Cooperative Agreements that would help direct us? Heather Knight Laramie Foothills Land Steward NE Colorado Program --------------------------------------- 7. Last Thoughts On Mapping From: Eric Lane (Eric.Lane(at)ag.state.co.us) Alan Carpenter has pointed out a very useful reference. The Montana protocol is based on the Greater Yellowstone Guidelines and is presently being used in many places outside of Montana. There is a discussion underway to develop regionwide mapping standards regarding location, cover, extent of population, phenology, etc. Idaho and Colorado are looking to adopt a refined Montana protocol. The nice thing about it that you can use low-tech or high-tech. As far as aerial surveying goes, USGS in Lakewood is utilizing aerial photographs to prepare GIS veg cover maps. There is also an enterprising soul in Colorado that is using an ultralite to map noxious weeds with GPS and programmed offsets. For more information on these, please contact me directly. Eric Lane State of Colorado --------------------------------------------------------------- |
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