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3.1 Establish plots (perhaps in the southwest portion of the park) to test methods at a small scale <br />for complete eradication ofnon-native vegetation and reseeding with natives. <br />3.2 Work with volunteers to maintain the demonstration plots, established and coordinated by <br />city staff. Results of experiments would help determine future direction of the restoration <br />plan. <br />3.3 Test best management practices for site preparation within the planting demonstration plots, <br />such assmall-scale solarization or larger-scale plowing and disking ofnon-native vegetation. <br />Strategv 4: Target removal of all non-native woody vegetation in the riparian area. <br />4.1 Work with volunteers to remove non-native vegetation within the riparian zone and replace <br />gaps with native tree, shrub, and herbaceous species. <br />4.2 Increase viability of the riparian area by extending the native planting westward toward the <br />relocated bike path, using a sparser planting pattern to maintain adequate public safety and <br />visibility. <br />4.3 Vary species composition as the distance from the river increases with black cottonwood and <br />Oregon ash lower on the bank, and a mixed forest of conifers and deciduous trees near the <br />top of the bank and out onto the river terrace. Maintain an oak edge along the riparian forest. <br />4.4 Near the bike path, keep shrubs to a minimum to maximize visibility, safety, and security. <br />Strategv 5: Establish a mowing scheme to keep woody vegetation from <br />succeeding, and to allow full life cycles of plants and insects. (high priority) <br />5.1 Until completion of a restoration plan, develop the following mowing schedule: <br />Recommended mowing schedule for Rasor Park <br />~Tan~nement'2one n'(fl~~i°inR Re(frme <br />Multi-use Zone As needed. Avoid use of fertilizers and pesticides, which could <br /> affect insects, birds, and small mammals in savanna- rairie adjacent. <br />Bike Path Mow minimum border adjacent to path (suggested 3 feet) as needed. <br />Perimeter Fire Protection Zone Minimum width and number of mowings to meet fire regulations. <br /> Mow ro osed location of the bike ath until it is relocated. <br />Savanna Prairie Zone (and Try mowing only one half each year. Not mowing through a <br />walking paths) complete year allows insect eggs or pupae on vegetation to complete <br /> life cycles in the unmowed half. For mowed half, mow once in late <br /> summer or fall. Consider mowing 3' wide pathway for interpretive <br /> walls through one or both halves to provide through access or an <br /> interpreted walk with small signs. <br />Rasor Park Master Plan 29 City of Eugene, Parks Planning <br />