Landscape Restoration/Woody Invasive plant removal

Spend a fun day protecting the natural resources surrounding the Appalachian Trail (AT). We will be tackling a large infestation of non- native invasive woody plants (multiflora, oriental bittersweet, Tree-of-Heaven, wineberry, etc) along the AT north of Ashby Gap. No experience necessary, we'll train.

Come prepared to do battle against these problematic invasives. Work site is about a 0.4 mile hike from the VA601 AT Parking area. We will be cutting/sawing stems and (only if you are willing) daubing a little herbicide on cut stems (under the supervision of a Commercial Pesticide Applicator). Work for folks wanting to only mechanically remove plants as well.

Bring water, lunch/snack, work gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirt and sturdy appropriate footwear. Other PPE for folks using herbicides will be provided.

We will meet at the VA601 trailhead parking area just north of Ashby Gap, VA (Rt50/17) https://maps.app.goo.gl/2451PriAd4u8ZZ7XA

NOTE: This is a weather dependent event. In case of rain, we will send email to all those signed up about the cancellation.

If you have any questions, please contact Rob Lamar at Natural_Resource@patc.net. There is a attendee limit, please if you sign up and later find out that you can not attend, make sure to update your status.