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Crews began experimenting with similar weed control units, including propane torch devices called "flamers," in the mid- <br /> 1990s and, within a few years, implemented this non-chemical approach into their standard integrated pest management <br /> practices. The "flamer" units, though effective, do not allow the degree of control necessary to avoid damage to desired <br /> plants in the vicinity. <br /> "Though the feedback from staff is generally positive, the"eco weeders" are not a quick-fix for all weed control issues and <br /> will remain part of an arsenal of weed control techniques parks staff use. The effectiveness of weed control is dependent <br /> on the type of weed and the timing of the weed control application. The new system, for instance, does not work as well <br /> on grasses and older, more established weeds. It also operates more slowly than other weed control systems and <br /> requires more frequent applications for best results. <br /> Although it will not entirely replace the need for chemically-based products,this system will reduce the amount of <br /> herbicides used in Eugene's park system. For more information, call Turf and Grounds Supervisor John Clark at <br /> 682-4826 or Landscape Supervisor Kevin Foerstler at 682-4822. <br /> THIS WEEK <br /> 'i,, . dh,,r ++! .u .:5,vJ^ x v,wW •d,+y r. ...0;9 o,uvN ' ,'•; tti + i;S.. <., ri'M4,L .. , .„ ,. ;'' :.. .'. I <br /> Spring Recess: March 13 -April 8 <br /> 03/21 F 10:00am SM Oregon Passenger Rail Advisory Cncl. Transportation Bldg., Salem <br /> 03/22 S 8:30am DK HRC Work Plan Retreat Lane Cty. Mental Health Bldg. <br /> NEXT WEEK <br /> 03/25 T 4:00pm G Pape Mayor's One-On-One Council Chamber <br /> 03/26 W 5:00pm SM,DK,GP IGR Committee McNutt Room <br /> 1/27 Th Noon G Poling CVALCO Board Meeting Courtyard by Marriott, Springfield <br /> 'UPCOMING <br /> April <br /> 04/07 M Noon G Pape Housing Policy Board McNutt Room <br /> 04/08 T 5:15pm NN,SM,BB Planning Commission + 3 Atrium/Sloat Room <br /> 04/09 W 4:15pm SM,DK,GP IGR Committee Council Chamber Conf. Room "* <br /> 04/09 W 6:00pm All Joint PH w/Lane County Comm. Council Chamber <br /> (Dinner for Mayor/Council McNutt Room at 5:00 p.m. before Public Hearing) <br /> 04/10 Th 3:00pm JT,NN Tentative- PSCC Juvenile Justice Center <br /> 04/10 Th 5:30pm BB, JS Police Commission McNutt Room <br /> 04/14 M 5:30pm Council Budget Committee Council Chamber <br /> 04/14 M 7:30pm All Council Meeting Council Chamber <br /> 04/15 T 6:00pm DK Human Rights Commission McNutt Room <br /> 04/16 W Noon All Council Lunch Work Session McNutt Room <br /> 04/16 W 1:30pm SM,DK,GP IGR Committee McNutt Room <br /> 04/21 M 5:30pm Council Budget Committee Council Chamber <br /> 04/23 W Noon All Process Session EPL- Bascom Room <br /> 04/23 W 5:00pm SM,DK,GP IGR Committee McNutt Room '" <br /> 04/28 M 5:30pm All Council Dinner Work Session McNutt Room <br /> 04/28 M 7:30pm All Council Meeting Council Chamber <br /> 04/29 T 4:00pm JT Mayor's One-On-One Council Chamber <br /> EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br /> March 21,2003 cc032003.wpd <br />