Invasive Species Control at Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve
ORGANIZATION: OHIO NATURAL AREAS AND PRESERVES ASSOCIATION
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Jackson Bog, which is actually a fen, or alkaline wetland, lies at the foot of a dry, sandy kame (a glacially deposited hill or ridge). The belts of kames in this area of Stark County provide an extensive aquifer. These highly permeable gravel deposits readily absorb surface water and then hold it in staggering quantities as groundwater. The alkalinity is a limiting factor which dictates the types of unique plants which will grow there.
We will be removing invasive plant species, such as narrow-leaved and hybrid cattail, glossy buckthorn, privet, and purple loosestrife, which are encroaching upon the fen meadows. We will be cutting, treating stems with herbicide, and removing the cut stems from the fen meadows. Herbicide treatment will be done by DNAP staff or trained ONAPA volunteers.
Directions: Located in Stark County, 2 miles north of Massillon on Fulton Drive and a 1/2 mile west of the intersection of State Route 687 and State Route 241. The preserve is adjacent to Jackson Township Park.
What to bring: Bring lunch, water, loppers, rubber/leather gloves and muck boots.
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About OHIO NATURAL AREAS AND PRESERVES ASSOCIATION
Location:
PO BOX 415, JOHNSTOWN, OH 43031, US
Mission Statement
We are dedicated to promoting, protecting and improving Ohio natural areas and preserves.
Description
Onapa is an Ohio based nonprofit dedicated to:
(1) help establish and support local nature preserve friends groups throughout Ohio for both state and non-state natural areas,
(2) provide a support group for the sustainable management of state nature preserves as well as other natural areas around the state,
(3) educate, promote and advance natural areas issues within the Ohio General Assembly as well as with the general public, and
(4) promote the protection of rare species of plants and animals and rare ecosystems.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7984 Fulton Drive NWMassillon, OH 44646
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 hours