Free Autumn Olive Control Workshop- The Wilds

What: Invasive Species Workshop Autumn Olive: Discussing the problem & addressing potential solutions: This workshop is for land managers, landowners and farmers who want to learn practical and effective control strategies to manage this invasive
shrub. Public is welcome!

When: Friday, September 24th, 2010 from 9:45 am – 3:00 pm

Where: Participants will meet at The Wilds Main Parking Lot and Shuttle to The Conservation Science Training Center, 14000 International Road, Cumberland, OH 43732

Costs: FREE (without lunch) or $10 fee (with box lunch)


Agenda: Presenters from the Wilds, ODNR, Division of Wildlife, and others will discuss the issues associated with autumn olive and possible strategies to deal with its control, especially in Southeastern, Ohio. Local landowners and representatives from FDC Enterprise, Townsend Chemical and the Wilds will give live field demonstrations of autumn olive removal (both mechanical and chemical).


Registration: On-line at: http://www.oipc.info/

Directions: The Wilds website at: http://www.thewilds.org/visit/directions.asp


Contact: Shana Byrd, the Wilds Restoration Ecology Coordinator,
740-638-5030 x 2084. sbyrd@thewilds.org

This event is sponsored by:
The Ohio Invasive Plant Council, Ohio Division of Wildlife, and The Wilds.