OCT AmeriCorps Projects
Invasive Species Removal abutting Mill Pond
Invasive Species Removal abutting Mill Pond
On November 9, 2009, OCT and 13 AmeriCorps members collaborated to start the first phase of a coastal bank restoration project on the edge of Mill Pond. The crew spent the day cutting and removing invasive plants including Asiatic bittersweet, bush honeysuckle and honeysuckle vine.
Goal: The goal is to protect and restore the native plant community on and around the coastal bank off Mill Pond. Invasive plant species will be removed over time in order to enhance the biodiversity of this parcel. The invasive plants are crowding out native Black Cherry's and Pitch Pines that exist on the coastal bank today.
Objective: Biological diversity, wildlife habitat, and stability of the coastal bank will be enhanced through intensively managing invasive plants as well as installing indigenous plants, such as Bayberry, Beach plum, Arrowood Viburnum, Virginia Rose, and encouraging existing native Eastern Red Cedars,Black Cherry's and Pitch Pines.habitat value, maritime plant species will be encouraged. Invasive plant management will be a critical objective because state-recognized invasive species threaten both biological diversity and the wildlife habitat of this parcel.This will be an ongoing project so stay tuned for updates!
Goal: The goal is to protect and restore the native plant community on and around the coastal bank off Mill Pond. Invasive plant species will be removed over time in order to enhance the biodiversity of this parcel. The invasive plants are crowding out native Black Cherry's and Pitch Pines that exist on the coastal bank today.
Objective: Biological diversity, wildlife habitat, and stability of the coastal bank will be enhanced through intensively managing invasive plants as well as installing indigenous plants, such as Bayberry, Beach plum, Arrowood Viburnum, Virginia Rose, and encouraging existing native Eastern Red Cedars,Black Cherry's and Pitch Pines.habitat value, maritime plant species will be encouraged. Invasive plant management will be a critical objective because state-recognized invasive species threaten both biological diversity and the wildlife habitat of this parcel.This will be an ongoing project so stay tuned for updates!
Earle property
Earle Gift Property Work:
Invasive Phragmites Reed Removal Project
Earle Gift Property Work:
Invasive Phragmites Reed Removal Project
On Nov. 9, 2009 OCT collaborated with 13 AmeriCorps members to work on the Tar Kiln marsh off Route 28pull out invasive phragmites reeds which were restricting the flow of water and limiting native habitat. Throughout the day the group also removed debris along a stream including half a catamaran boat that had washed in during a high tide. Earle Gift Property Work.
OCT/ Town Collaborations
Boland Pond Project
OCT worked in collaboration with the Town's DPW to remove a large invasive Tree of Heaven and two diseased Hemlocks at Boland Pond Park off of Rt. 6A. The purpose of this project was to improve the ecological value of Boland Pond and its wetland buffer, while also opening up the scenic view for the community members to enjoy. Special thanks to the Orleans DPW.
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