2024 Invasive Forest W**d Control Field Practicum

Is ivy pulling down your trees? Are blackberries taking over your newly planted trees? Do you have stubborn holly in your understory? Are dreaded species like knotweed, yellow archangel, spurge laurel, and Scotch broom popping up on your property? Invasive weeds not only inhibit the growth of or even K*ll your trees, they cause significant ecological harm by taking over ecosystems, crowding out native species, degrading wildlife habitat, and increasing erosion. Some are dangerously toxic and can cause serious injury, illness, or death. Controlling these noxious invaders is a challenging but essential task for landowners.

But how do you go about tackling these projects? Should you mow, dig, inject, spray, mulch, or send in the goats? At this field practicum, you will see a variety of both chemical and non-chemical control methods demonstrated step by step, followed by hands-on practice learn to identify and control some of the most common invasive weeds that cause economic and environmental damage in forests.

This program is made possible in part by funding support from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Sarah Stewart at [email protected] or 425-738-0103 at least three weeks prior to the event.

Host or Publisher Washington State University Extension Forestry