Methods   Remove invasive brush using Seppi mower   Girdle invasive trees by cutting a narrow ring through the bark around the trunk base   Introduce winter mowing on uplands to control small brushy resprouts and encourage native species repopulation   Apply appropriate herbicide as necessary   Introduce prescribed burns   Control targeted invasive species such as common reed, reed canary grass, cattails and other aggressive species that are crowding out desirable flora Photo by Phil Cihlar A Seppi mower cuts through and pulverizes stands of European buckthorn and other invasive brush. Click image for larger version and photo data The wetland is prepared for a prescribed burn in spring by first cutting fire breaks and then setting a back fire. Click image for larger version and photo data Crew members stand by with water tanks and flappers to keep the fire from getting out of control. Click image for larger version and photo data Nutrients and ash from the prescribed burn are recycled into the wetland and help promote new plant growth after the burn as the growing season begins. Return to Wetland Restoration