Here is a possible mitigation option suggested by technical experts for Mesophytic Cove Sites:
Encourage treatment of invasives prior to harvest, thereby reducing potential for spread
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josh
Jul 17, 2018
It seems that non-native invasive plant species are especially troubling in this ecosystem due to its fertility. There are serious invaders of the herb layer (Mircostegium, Alliaria, etc..), the shrub and vine layer (Lonicera, Celastrus, etc.), and the canopy layer (Ailanthus). For some perspective, the Virginia Natural Heritage Program lists garlic mustard as the single biggest threat to Rich Cove Forests. My field experience indicates that both pre and post harvest treatment are essential to prevent degradation of this ecosystem by invasives following harvest.
Nick Biemiller
Jul 18, 2018
Could a potential mitigation strategy include having companies pay into a fund that helps subsidize or support contractors to implement invasive treatment activities on-the-ground?
Certificate holders can develop and implement tract level setup process that include the use of gps coordinates and other site specific information to help the CH determine if they agree harvesting on a particular tract is the best outcome.
Here is a possible mitigation option suggested by technical experts for Mesophytic Cove Sites: Establishment of a fund that will help to defray the cost of conservation easements
Here is a possible mitigation option suggested by technical experts for Mesophytic Cove Sites: Improve information flow (when available) with those planning/managing cove sites
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It seems that non-native invasive plant species are especially troubling in this ecosystem due to its fertility. There are serious invaders of the herb layer (Mircostegium, Alliaria, etc..), the shrub and vine layer (Lonicera, Celastrus, etc.), and the canopy layer (Ailanthus). For some perspective, the Virginia Natural Heritage Program lists garlic mustard as the single biggest threat to Rich Cove Forests. My field experience indicates that both pre and post harvest treatment are essential to prevent degradation of this ecosystem by invasives following harvest.
Could a potential mitigation strategy include having companies pay into a fund that helps subsidize or support contractors to implement invasive treatment activities on-the-ground?