SCH Number 2009051065

Project Info

Title

San Dieguito Watershed Invasive Non-native Plant Control Program

Description

The Applicant proposes to alter streambeds within the San Dieguito River watershed to accommoate the San Dieguito River Park JPA Invasive Non-native Plant Removal and Habitat Restoration Project. The purpose of this project is to "enhance ecological functino" of the San Dieguito River watershed by removing non-native invasive plants including giant reed (Arundo donax), tamarisk, (Tamarisk sp.), pampas grass (Cortaderia sp.), invasive palms, pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium), castor bean and eucalyptus. After removing invasive plants, the program also includes replanting the treated areas with appropriate native vegetation. Initial treatment and removal of invasive plants would occur over a period of 5-10 yrs depending on funding availablility. (SAA #1600-2008-0308-R5).

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