This presentation describes a novel way to control woody invasive plant species like buckthorn. It is especially suitable for small woodland owners and managers.

1. The Tall Stump Control Method for Buckthorn John Lampe Green Shoots, LLC Saint Paul, Minnesota April 2, 2011 THIRD MIDWEST-GREAT LAKES SER CHAPTER MEETING April 1 to 3, 2011 University of Illinois Springfield

4. Daunted by Control Methods

5. Images from Buckthorn Control Guide Printed with Permission

6. Tall Stump Method Can Help Average Woodland Owner

10. Family Property (con.) Beginnings of management 2000 to today Early buckthorn control 1990s Overgrown pine & buckthorn 1980s Red and scotch pine planted 1960s Pasture; heavily eroded 1900s Oak savanna Native

11. Our Woodland still has lots of “warts.”

14. But we are making progress.

20. Girdled Aspen

21. Creates Nice Snag!

24. Only go after the worst buckthorn.

27. 2 nd Phase

31. Tall Stump

32. Tall Stumps Can be Quite Tall!

33. 3 rd Phase of Tall Stump Method

35. Scrape Bark

37. Apply Herbicide

43. Advantages of Tall Stump Treatment Method

44. 1 st Advantage: Efficiency

45. Efficient: Fewer Tools

50. 2 nd Advantage: Effectiveness

52. Sap Flow - Spring SINK SINK

53. Cutting Removes Sink Sink

57. Sap Is Falling Herbicide Goes to the Roots