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Strategy F. Adopt a Eugene Native Plant List <br /> Strategy: Administratively adopt a list of plant species native to the Eugene area. This list would be <br /> used as a guide for both public and private landscaping and would be an educational tool for use within <br /> the ESA/Salmon Outreach Program. This strategy does not include regulations. Also, review, and if <br /> necessary, revise the City's street tree species list to emphasize use of native species. <br /> Responsible work unit: Public Works, Parks and Open Space Division <br /> Progress to date: Three plant lists were administratively adopted through the City Manager's <br /> Office in February 2003: (1) a list of prohibited invasive plant species, (2) a list of discouraged <br /> invasive plant species and (3) a list of native plant species that could be used as alternatives to <br /> the non-native invasive species. A message from then City Manager Pro Tem Jim Carlson <br /> 'conveyed the three lists to the Facilities, Public Works and Planning and Development <br /> Department staffs with direction to use the lists. The educational component of the strategy is <br /> on-going. Examples of education on the benefits of native plants and the disadvantages of <br /> invasive plant species include a series of major articles on these topics in the April 2003 issue of <br /> Stormwater Connections, a booth at the Eugene Home Show that focused on the environmental <br /> <br /> .benefits of landscaping with native plants, 'and a "naturescaping" workshop sponsored by the <br /> Eugene Stream Team program in the spring of 2003. Staff also reviewed the City's list of street <br /> trees and worked with the appropriate staff to remove a number of species from the list that were <br /> determined to be invasive. <br /> Strategy G. Adopt a Eugene Non-native Invasive Plants List <br /> Strategy: Adopt a list of invasive, non-native plants for the Eugene area, and prohibit use of any of the <br /> listed plants in any new landscaping approved by the City (e.g, required landscaping for commercial <br /> parking lots). Also use the list as an educational tool to teach property owners about the damage that can <br /> be done by invasive plants. <br /> Responsible work unit: Public Works, Parks and Open Space Division <br /> Progress to date: See Strategy F. <br /> Strategy H: Develop and Implement Willamette Riparian Habitat Management Plan(s) <br /> Strategy: Review existing management plans for public land within the "salmon zone," within the <br /> Willamette River floodplain, and within riparian forest contiguous with the Willamette River corridor, <br /> and revise or create new management plans as needed to achieve salmon protection and recovery goals, <br /> objectives and principals as stated above. <br /> Responsible work unit: Public Works, Parks and Open Space Division <br /> Progress to date: POS management staff decided to postpone implementation of this strategy until the <br /> City's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Comprehensive Plan is completed, as recommendations and <br /> decisions drawn from this plan may impact public and organizational uses within the different areas and <br /> zones identified in the strategy. <br /> _ <br /> <br />