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Publisher Summary Invasive plant management is a significant problem for rights-of-way and natural resource managers. Regardless of the ultimate management goal, invasive plant species are at the center of many vegetation management problems, and there is a lack of empirical work focused on detailed control measures for invasive woody species. This chapter focuses specifically on the control of Amur honeysuckle, autumn olive, multiflora rose, and black cherry. Of these, black cherry is native but can be a vegetation management problem because of its fast growth and abundant seed production. The others, Amur honeysuckle, autumn olive, multiflora rose, are exotic invasive species that are particularly problematic in ecosystem management and utility rights-of-way throughout the central and eastern United States. Through proper application techniques, and the use of products designed specifically for woody plant control, 100% mortality of treated stems can be achieved using triclopyr, imazapyr, and basal oil in combination with basal or cut surface applications made in late winter or early spring before bud break. |
