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Tree Care and Invasive Species Management: Shoal Creek Restoration in Pease ParkProject Scale and Scope•15thStreet to 28thStreet•18 month construction phase•Adaptive management approach•3 year landscape maintenance phase•Follow‐up invasive management and revegetation•Recurrent soil treatments and mulch applicationsVertical Mulching•Deliver oxygen and nutrients to root zone•One‐time application•Project certified arborist and restoration expert overseeing process•Additional tree protection (fencing) and application of nutrients (compost, mulch)throughout project lengthVertical MulchingHand‐held auger12” deep holes, 1” min. diameter, 3’ on center124 trees throughout project reachInvasive Species Management•Mainly arundo, ligustrum, chinaberry•100,000 sq. ft. quantity•Managed over project lengthFall 2014Winter 2015Invasive Species TasksPrioritize by species and locationOutline timing and techniquesSurvey and mark speciesQuantify management areasManage during construction and 3 year maintenance phaseRevegetateas neededCreek Health + Forest Health = Pease Park2Thank you!Vertical mulching:estimated cost: $137,763grant request: $30,000Invasive species management:estimated cost: $150,000grant request: $30,000