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Basal Bark Herbicide Treatments for Invasive Shrubs – the Type of Oil Carrier Matters!

By: Julianne Mason, Ecological Management Supervisor, Forest Preserve District of Will County, IL If you haven’t read Kaleb Baker’s recent post about his study that showed the effectiveness of basal bark treating amur honeysuckle, an invasive shrub, please do so … Continue reading

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Invasive Shrub Treatment Methods – Cut Stump and Basal Bark Comparison

By: Julianne Mason, Restoration Program Coordinator It’s an understatement to say that woody invasives are a major threat to our natural areas.  They can displace native plant communities, alter wildlife habitat, and impact nutrient cycling and other ecosystem processes.  Here … Continue reading

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