On the island just downstream from the Camp Sherman bridge a trial method of invasive weed control is being tested. Ribbon grass, (Phalaris arundinacea picta) an ornamental variety of reed canary grass, (Phalaris arundinacea) has taken over about 70% of the island. Native plants have been displaced by the aggressive exotic on many sites along […]
Category Archives: Updates
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Jun
The Heritage Forest Demonstration Project is designed to provide visitors a first hand look at possible silvercultural treatment scenarios that will promote the perpetuation of open park-like stands of ponderosa pine within the Metolius Heritage Area. Friends of the Metolius has undertaken this demonstration project out of concern for the old-growth ponderosa pine forests of the […]
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Mar
Final touches to the new Lake Creek Trail were completed in early April as snow melt allowed. Friends installed the new trailhead signs and sponsored a grand opening hike/ride for volunteers who participated in the project. Work on the new trail was organized by Friends under a grant from the National Forest Foundation and largely funded by the lodges […]