Removal Strategy

Dense stands of Norway Maple seedlings prevent the growth of Acadian forest tree seedlings and saplings. (HRM 2007)

In October/November 2007 HRM and Asplundh Tree Company will:

• map dense stands of Norway Maple saplings & seedlings;
• tag saplings (small trees less than 4 inches (100mm) in diameter) and seedlings for cutting;
• cut saplings and trees seedlings and leave in place to decay naturally;
• schedule areas for replanting with appropriate Acadian forest tree seedlings;
• monitor for reoccurence of Norway Maple;
• monitor growth of newly planted Acadian forest tree seedings and establishment of native groundcover plants.

Over the long term, larger Norway Maples will be removed gradually as smaller Acadian forest trees grow large enough to compensate for the removal of the Norway Maple trees.

In keeping with our forestry principles, no wood will be removed from the park as a result of this work. Cut saplings and seedlings will be left on the ground to decay naturally in order to release nutrients into the soil for forest regeneration.

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