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<br /> 05/19/03 MON 13:01 FA% 541 682 4882 ELiGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW AD IN 1002 <br /> NEWS RELEASE-REI TRAIL BUILDING <br /> Page 2 <br /> May 19, 2003 <br /> those very sensitive to native poison oak, which is prevalent in the oak knoll area, ca <br /> participate in habitat restoration by removing invasive, non native vegetation in nearb areas. <br /> i <br /> "REI has a lot of experience with large volunteer projects of a sensitive enviro mental <br /> nature," says John Moriarty, the coordinator of the Forest Management Plan in the pa k. <br /> "Volunteer education will bean important component of this project as we attempt to rge a trail <br /> without damaging this unique native ecosystem." <br /> The project also includes the creation of interpretive signs fio educate users ab ut this <br /> endangered ecosystem and how to preserve it. For more information, call 465-1800 o visit <br /> www.rei.com or www.friendsofhendriclcsnark.orq_ <br /> j <br /> <br />