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Invasive Cork Tree Work Day, Nov. 28
November 28, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friends and Volunteers,
Cork trees are classified “Prohibited” by the DNR. Prohibited – If introduced into the state, are likely to survive and spread, potentially causing significant environmental or economic harm or harm to human health. Unfortunately they are already well established on the MacKenzie property.
In support for cork trees removal, the MacKenzie Center has been awarded a portion of a 2 year grant with the bulk of funds ear-marked for large tree removal by contractors. The Center’s removal plan with staff members is well underway.
We are asking for volunteer help – scheduling two work days; Tuesday 11/28 and Friday 12/1, meeting at the Finishing House at 9:00AM. We will be working in the woods NE of the Log Museum, pulling out downed cork tree limbs and bucked logs for the burn pile (possibly for splitting, tbd); lopper cutting saplings, and time permitting, cutting and bagging berries from the downed female tree limbs.
This project will extend well into next summer and perhaps well beyond.
Please respond to Don Lucke ([email protected]) if you plan on helping, and provide your contact information in case any changes are made. Be sure to dress for the weather.
Thank you for all your support.
Here is a link to the DNR site with invasive cork tree information.
