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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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