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Invasive Species◦ Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellata)
Monoculture◦ Loss of Biodiversity◦ Loss of Habitat
Choking out local growth
North Forest, off 6 Mile Highway
Rip It Out◦ Bring in heavy machinery and forcibly remove it.◦ Till the earth with machinery◦ Restructure to retain water and nutrients longer
Re-plant◦ Use reference site to the west across Old 6 Mile
Rd.◦ Collect fruit/seeds for dispersal◦ Purchase seedlings if necessary
Rip It Out◦ Bulldoze and Till the area ◦ Create Bioswale on southern side to keep water
and nutrients from flowing directly into the lake
Replant
Machinery Rental (Plus Gas) $800/Month◦ 3 month time period
Plantings $300-$500
Total ~ $2800
Larger Biodiversity
Less Bank Erosion of Lake Hartwell
Better soil Quality
Native vegetation gets a better shot