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Last year we initiated a project to remove some of the eucalyptus trees in the groves on the serpentine grasslands inside Edgewood Park boundaries. We decided to start with the smaller trees, those that were 8 inches or less in diameter. We cut down and removed a total of 188 trees in groves that we designated as A and B.

This year we examined the stumps, and decided to re-cut them and treat them with an herbicide called Sucker Stopper. We are now monitoring the stumps to make sure that there is no re-growth.

This project has been funded in part by the Weed Management Area, which has paid for materials, consulting, and debris disposal. Parks Staff has provided the labor.

Next year, if we can get approvals, we hope to remove more trees in those groves, enabling the grassland to recover to its native condition.

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