2016.05.23 Council Agenda Item 11

Summary

Presentation by the Falmouth Conservation Commission of their ongoing invasive species control plan. 

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.

Description

The Falmouth Conservation Commission will present a brief report about last fall’s pilot project to remove invasive terrestrial plants from Town roadsides and Town land in West Falmouth. The results of a survey of the 143 landowners involved will also be presented. A copy of that survey as well as a map of the treated area are attached. Because of the success of that project, the Commission intends to expand its control efforts to Middle Falmouth this coming September, as shown on the attached map.