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1 person is interested
Natural Resource Renewal-Buckthorn Removal
ORGANIZATION: City of Roseville, Minnesota
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Meet at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum parking lot. Help remove, drag, and stack Buckthorn! Roseville Parks and Recreation is in the midst of an aggressive eco-restoration project to remove invasive/nonnative plant species from City parks. This 376 total acre (155 core acres/221 non-core acres) natural resources renewal project is taking place over a three-year period from 2014-17 and will include prairie/savanna, woodland, wetland, and shoreline restoration and management.
In order to eradicate the abundant invasive/nonnative plant growth, such as buckthorn and Tatarian honeysuckle, significant woodland cutting is required. Native shrubs and hardwood, however, will be left undisturbed.
Once the removal of the invasive/nonnative growth is completed, native plant material will be reintroduced.
The long-term goal is to improve the overall wildlife habitat and native cover in City parks. This restoration work to remove invasive trees and shrubs and restore more native vegetation will result in changes to the visual character of each park, yielding a woodland understory and shrub layer that is more open and appropriate for our region.
Buckthorn and other nonnative species out-compete native plants for nutrients, light, and moisture, degrade wildlife habitat for birds and other native animals, threaten the future of forests, wetlands, prairies, and other natural habitats, and contribute to erosion by shading out other plants that grow on the forest floor.
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About City of Roseville, Minnesota
Location:
2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 55113, US
Mission Statement
To provide ethical, efficient, and responsive local government, in support of community aspirations, guided by policies of the City Council, and implemented by professional staff, to ensure that Roseville remains strong, vibrant, and sustainable for current and future generations.
Description
Roseville is a vibrant community with much to offer our residents and local businesses. Located between two major highways (35W & Hwy 36), Roseville borders both Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is a short commute to either downtown, making the city attractive to business and residential development. Roseville incorporated in 1948 and grew dramatically during the 1950s and '60s. Today Roseville maintains a stable population of 33,600, and draws another 55,000 workers to the city each day. Roseville is a mixed-land use community with a strong residential base, ample open space, and strong retail. Roseville has a growing biosciences presence, with several startup companies located here. Roseville is known for its warm hospitality. Roseville’s award winning park system includes 30 parks, pathways and trails, golf course, nature center and arboretum. The Minnesota OVAL provides recreational opportunities including speedskating competitions, bandy, hockey, and recreational skating. In the summer the OVAL becomes a skate park for bikers and skateboard enthusiasts. Roseville is served by two outstanding public school districts. Northwestern University is located here, and we are minutes away from the University of Minnesota, Bethel College, Hamline University and William Mitchell College of Law. We look forward to hearing from you.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2540 Lexington Ave NRoseville, MN 55113
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours