march 10, 2010 presented by the parkwood garden club parkwood park committee march 10, 2010...
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March 10, 2010Presented by the Parkwood Garden Club
Parkwood Park Committee
March 10, 2010Presented by the Parkwood Garden Club
Parkwood Park Committee
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Parkwood Park Committee
Parkwood Park Committee
•Committee Members
•Sheri Kennedy, Karna Candler, Steve Elmore, Rebecca Kerimbaev, Jim Jarboe
•Committee Consultants
•Joe Dicks, Susan Stewart, Jim Kennedy
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Committee Guest Speakers
•Georgia Forestry Commission
•Susan Granberry, Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator
• Joe Burgess, Community Forester Senior
•DeKalb County-Department of Watershed Management
•Michael O’Shield, Environmental Education Specialist
Parkwood Park Committee
Parkwood Park Committee
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AgendaAgenda
• Introduction
• Parkwood Park Work Days
• November 4 Meeting Review
• November 4 Action Items
• The Future of the Park
• What Can You do?
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Work Days:Remove Invasive Plants
• Amur Honeysuckle
•Cherry Laurel
• Elaeagnus
•Mahonia
•Privet
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November, 2010 Work DayNovember, 2010 Work Day
•25 Volunteers
•6 hours
•2 truck loads
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January, 2011 Work Day
•Chain Saw Days
•32 Volunteers
•7 hours
•3 Truck Loads
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Before and After Photos
Before and After Photos
West Parkwood Rd at cut through to E
Parkwood Rd
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Before and After Photos
450 W Parkwood Rd
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November 4 Meeting Review
Action Items•Better understand the impacts of invasive plant removal
•Prevent neighbors from adding yard debris to park
•Examine eligibility for tax exempt status
•Review insurance liability coverage
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Invasive Species of Urban Areas
Joe BurgessCommunity
Forester
Susan Granbery
U&CF Coordinator
Georgia Forestry
Commission
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What are They?
Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively
competes with and displaces local
native communities.
Invasive Species
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Where Do They Come From?• Port of Savannah (4th largest port in the US)1994 550,000 Containers2009 2.36 million Containers2015 4.37 million Containers (projected)
• Some are introduced then escape• Some are spread accidentally• Moving firewood• Undersides of vehicles, foot traffic - hitchhikers
Invasive Species
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What Harm Do They Cause?• Environmental• High populations out-compete and
displace natives• Reduce wildlife food and habitat• Restrict seedling establishment• Disrupt water flow, nutrient cycling, soil
decomposition
(Source: www.invasives.org)
Invasive Species
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• Chinese privet• Autumn olive• English Ivy• Japanese
honeysuckle• Mulitflora rose• Tallow tree• Cherry laurel• Kudzu• Chinese wisteria• Leatherleaf mahonia
Common Invasive Species in Urban Areas
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English Ivy
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• Go native! Reintroduce native plants.• Avoid using invasive species. • Remove invasive plants from your garden. • Keep volunteering! Repeated removal is likely.•Monitor.• Develop a Restoration Plan.
(Source: Georgia Invasive Species Task Force)(Source: BioOne, Oct 2010, Volume 137 Issue 4
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What Can You Do?
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www.GATrees.orgwww.GeorgiaInvasives.orgwww.Invasive.orgwww.GUFC.orgwww.AmericanGrove.org
Web Sites and Other Helpful Information
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• Social Networking• “Ask An Arborist”
Live Chat• Video Upload• Tree Selection and
Planting Tips• Benefits of Trees• Tree Match tool
AmericanGrove.org
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Susan GranberyU&CF CoordinatorGeorgia Forestry CommissionStone Mountain, GA678-476-6227
It’s Your Urban Forest-learn it, grow it, maintain it, enjoy it!
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No More Yard Debris in the Park
Michael O’Shield, DeKalb County, Department of Watershed Management, Environmental Education Specialist
•Impact of yard debris in the park
•Impact of dog excrement in our neighborhood
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Need Help for Tax Exempt Status
•File for 501(c)3 status to be tax exempt
•Requires new by-laws
•Who has experience writing by-laws for 501(c)3 organization?
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Next Workday: Saturday March 19
•Continue removing invasive plants
•Remove English Ivy from designated areas
•Remove 3 ‘dams’ from the creek
•Begin clean-up of W Ponce area
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Future Enhancements•Develop a plan to enhance W Ponce de Leon entrance
•Add a path through the park which may include steps, bridges
•Ensure any additions to the park are minimal cost and low maintenance
•Plan for the addition of native plants
November 4 Meeting Review
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Eliminate Sight Problem
Remove the Hollies at E Parkwood Rd and W Ponce de Leon
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What’s Next for the Park
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Parkwood Park 2010-2011 Budget
Description Income Expense
Parkwood Garden Club (only includes Park expenses)
PGC Income (yearly dues) 92 homes x $40
$3680
Park Yearly Maintenance $1530
Park Yearly Taxes and Insurance $285
Balance $1865
Parkwoood Park
Park Donations $705
DHCA Donation $1000
Appleseed Tree Service $1025
Balance $680
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Select a designer to create a planting plan for the circle.
Traffic Circle at East Lake
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How Can You Help?
How Can You Help?
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
•Fundraising
•Fundraising activities
•Grant identification and writing
•Publicity
•501(c) 3 by-laws and filing
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Environment:
•Plant and Bird Identification
•Water Testing
•Photography
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Next Steps-Parkwood Park Committee
Next Steps-Parkwood Park Committee
•Organize Work days for the Spring and Summer.
•Garden Plan for Traffic Circle
•Continue working on long term plans
•Next Neighborhood meeting in September/October