Buckthorn Removal Guidelines
Please adhere to the following guidelines when removing buckthorn. There may be instances when deviation from the guidelines below is possible. We are here to assist and want to work with you to achieve your stewardship goals.
Contact amarotz@minneapolisparks.org to set up an onsite discussion prior to guideline deviation.
Buckthorn Removal Guidelines:
- Any root mass removals must have prior approval by the MPRB Natural Resources Department. (Contact listed above.)
- Root mass removal requires approval due to erosion concerns regarding the destabilization of shorelines, hillsides, and slopes, and to alleviate the potential introduction of additional invasive species. Soil disturbance facilitates the spread of invasive species. Invasive species are opportunistic, always looking for places to establish and gain the upper hand in our natural landscapes.
- Due to safety concerns no cutting or removal of any specimen over 2 inches in diameter without prior approval.
- Please do not use buckthorn baggies, plastic bags, tarps, or cans to kill stumps without prior MPRB approval. Methods such as these need constant monitoring to prevent them from becoming a potential source of litter.
- Volunteers are not allowed to use chemicals or power equipment, hand tools only. This includes the use of pesticides and herbicides.
- Any deviation from the above guidelines must be approved by the MPRB prior to implementation. (Contact listed above.)