Devastated by the 1974 tornado, impacted by construction of I-64, suffering from the stress of increased use, and under attack from invasive species and erosion Cherokee and Seneca Parks’ wooded areas have been in a steady decline for over 30 years.
Through tremendous support from our community we have raised funds towards the Woodlands Restoration project that is helping save our woodlands. Although we have funding we still need help from volunteers to help us rid the parks of these invasive plants. Like a garden, the woodlands need proper care or they will die so consider volunteering. Check out our Volunteer page for information on how to sign up and help.
The Plan to Save Park Woodlands
Since beginning the restoration efforts in 2006, to date we have accomplished much:
- Removed Bush Honeysuckle from approximately 90% of the woodland acreage in Cherokee Park as well as 90% in Seneca Park. Removal of Bush Honeysuckle and other exotic invasive plants allows native species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers to flourish.
- Planted thousands of native trees and shrubs to restore native ecosystem form and function.
- Modify the existing trail system to be more sustainable under a variety of uses including hiking, running, and mountain biking.
- Developed a passionate volunteer force who has donated thousands of hours a year in labor removing invasive plants, planting native vegetation, and building sustainable trails.
More Work Ahead
Although we have made progress in restoring the parks much, work remains:
- Continue removing exotic invasive vegetation from Cherokee and Seneca Parks.
- Begin restoration of recently cleared areas in Cherokee and Seneca Parks by planting pioneer tree and shrub species.
- Continue monitoring previously cleared areas for new invasions of exotic plants.
- Stabilize erosion from storm water runoff.
Find something similar: Projects
Baada ya kuharibiwa na kimbunga cha mwaka wa 1974, kuathiriwa na ujenzi wa barabara kuu ya I-64, na kushambuliwa na spishi za uvamizi na uharibifu, maeneo ya misitu ya Cherokee na Seneca Parks yamekuwa katika kupungua kwa kasi kwa zaidi ya miaka 30. Kwa msaada mkubwa kutoka kwa jamii yetu tumekusanya fedha kwa ajili ya mradi wa Kurudisha Misitu ambayo inasaidia kuokoa misitu yetu. Ingawa tuna fedha tunahitaji msaada kutoka kwa wajitoleaji ili kutusaidia kuondoa mimea hii ya uvamizi. Kama bustani, misitu inahitaji utunzaji unaofaa au itakufa kwa hiyo fikiria kujitolea. Angalia ukurasa wetu wa kujitolea kwa habari juu ya jinsi ya kujiandikisha na kusaidia. Tangu kuanza kwa juhudi za kurudisha mwaka 2006, hadi sasa tumefanikiwa sana: - Kuondoa Bush Honeysuckle kutoka karibu 90% ya eneo la misitu katika Hifadhi ya Cherokee na 90% katika Hifadhi ya Seneca. Kuondolewa kwa mti wa Bush Honeysuckle na mimea mingine ya kigeni huwezesha spishi za miti, vichaka, na maua ya mwituni kusitawi. - Kupanda maelfu ya miti ya asili na vichaka ili kurejesha asili ya mfumo wa ikolojia fomu na kazi. - Badilisha mfumo wa njia zilizopo kuwa endelevu zaidi chini ya matumizi mbalimbali ikiwa ni pamoja na kutembea, kukimbia, na baiskeli ya mlima. - Kuendeleza nguvu ya kujitolea ya shauku ambaye ametoa maelfu ya saa kwa mwaka katika kazi ya kuondoa mimea ya uvamizi, kupanda mimea ya asili, na kujenga njia endelevu. Ingawa tumefanya maendeleo mengi katika kurudisha mbuga, kazi bado inabaki: - Kuendelea kuondoa mimea ya uvamizi wa kigeni kutoka Cherokee na Seneca Parks. - Anza kurudisha maeneo yaliyoharibiwa hivi karibuni katika Hifadhi za Cherokee na Seneca kwa kupanda miti na vichaka vya upainia. - Kuendelea kufuatilia maeneo hapo awali wazi kwa ajili ya uvamizi mpya wa mimea ya kigeni. - Kudumisha uharibifu kutokana na maji ya dhoruba. Kupata kitu sawa: Miradi