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Testing Herbicide Options for Dahurian Lespedeza Control
With the goal of analyzing which herbicides are effective at treating Dahurian lezpedeza, Invasive Species Researcher, Clara Barton conducts field tests. She tests Garlon 3A, Milestone, and Journey to help inform future management decisions. Continue reading →
Testing Follow-Up Treatments for Honeysuckle Resprouts
Basal bark treatment is one of the most effective methods for controlling invasive Amur honeysuckle, but it is not unusual to find treated shrubs that continue producing living shoots for weeks or even months after treatment. Should these plants be left alone to die from the original treatment? Or should they be sprayed with a follow up treatment? During the summer of 2026, I tested two follow-up herbicide treatments on surviving honeysuckle resprouts to determine whether additional treatment could improve control and reduce the risk of long-term survival. Continue reading →
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Tagged basal bark, Clara Barton, Herbicide, honeysuckle, honeysuckle. Lonicera maackii, invasive, weed management, woodland restoration
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Does Yellow Sweet Clover Resprout After Mowing?
Does yellow sweet clover resprout after mowing? The short answer is yes, but the story doesn’t end there. By tracking mowed plants at Nachusa Grasslands throughout the summer, this project found that early regrowth did not lead to long-term survival, offering practical insights on the effectiveness of mowing. Continue reading →
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Tagged Clara Barton, invasive, mowing, prairie restoration, sweet clover, weed management, yellow sweet clover
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Are Two Sweeps Enough? Conversations with the Crew
By: Every summer, Nachusa’s field crew spends long days walking through prairie vegetation searching for birdsfoot trefoil. At first glance, it sounds simple enough. Find the plant. Spray the plant. Move on. But birdsfoot trefoil rarely cooperates. Some plants flower … Continue reading →
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Tagged birdsfoot trefoil, Clara Barton, crew, Nachusa Grasslands, prairie restoration, weed management
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Comparison of Transline and Milestone-Based Treatment for Birdsfoot Trefoil Control
Invasive Species Researcher Clara Barton sets out to determine which herbicide treatment is most effective for treating Birdsfoot Trefoil. Continue reading →
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Tagged birdsfoot trefoil, Clara Barton, garlon, Herbicide, invasive, Milestone, Nachusa Grasslands, transline, weed management
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Nachusa Grasslands Invasive Plant Monitoring Technician
By Clara Barton Hello, my name is Clara Barton, I am the new Invasive Plant Monitoring Technician for Nachusa Grasslands. I recently received my master’s degree in ecology with a dissertation focused on studying the spatial biodiversity of grasslands. I … Continue reading →
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