Invasive Plant Scout and Controller - Bear Swamp

Location	Posted: 05/02/07
Bear Swamp, Ashfield

Responsibilities
The Invasive Plant Scout/Controller plays a key role in helping us curb the harmful spread of invasive species at Bear Swamp. You’ll walk the property during the growing season to search for and record invasive plant outbreaks. You’ll also work with a group to assist in controlling invasive weeds—including Japanese barberry, multiflora rose, smooth buckthorn, and bittersweet nightshade—at Bear Swamp. Hand pulling or hand cutting techniques will be used in the control process.

Required Skills & Abilities
Interest in and an understanding of the need to control invasive plants. Ability to identify invasive and native plants. Ability to walk somewhat rugged trails and search through wet areas for invasive plants. A Massachusetts pesticide applicators’ license is not needed but would be a great asset.

Time Commitment Needed
2 hours several times each month from May through September, or more frequently if desired.

Number of Volunteers Needed
4

Contact
Jim Caffrey, Superintendent, Windsor Management Unit Phone 413.684.0148 Email Notchview@ttor.org