The City of Novi, in our continuing effort to improve the conditions of our natural habitats, has contracted with PLM to treat Japanese knotweed, Phragmites australis and Crown vetch in a number of natural areas in the city. There is no danger to animals or humans from any of the work that will be done. All of the targeted species are very invasive and can dominate an area to the extent that natural plants cannot survive. Animals that would normally be found in natural areas do not find it useful for their survival. They will be starting their work next week.
- The first treatments will be for Japanese knotweed in Rotary Park, Lakeshore Park and a city parcel near Taft and Ten Mile Roads.
- Phragmites australis will be chemically treated in September in a number of areas around the city – both parks and rights-of-way.
- A large population of Crown vetch along Bond Street will be treated to keep it from smothering the numerous shrubs planted there to improve the habitat for songbirds.
If you, your HOA or your business have populations of any of these invasive weeds that you would like to get rid of, you can have them treated by PLM under the city’s ANC permit. You would be responsible for paying for your treatments, but by using the city’s permit, you can streamline your efforts a great deal.
Contact Rick Meader at rmeader@cityofnovi.org or (248) 735-5621 with any questions about the above.
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