Invasive Species◦ Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellata)

Monoculture◦ Loss of Biodiversity◦ Loss of Habitat

Choking out local growth

North Forest, off 6 Mile Highway

Rip It Out◦ Bring in heavy machinery and forcibly remove it.◦ Till the earth with machinery◦ Restructure to retain water and nutrients longer

Re-plant◦ Use reference site to the west across Old 6 Mile

Rd.◦ Collect fruit/seeds for dispersal◦ Purchase seedlings if necessary

Rip It Out◦ Bulldoze and Till the area ◦ Create Bioswale on southern side to keep water

and nutrients from flowing directly into the lake

Replant

Machinery Rental (Plus Gas) $800/Month◦ 3 month time period

Plantings $300-$500

Total ~ $2800

Larger Biodiversity

Less Bank Erosion of Lake Hartwell

Better soil Quality

Native vegetation gets a better shot