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i <br /> February 20 2002 <br /> CONTACT: ohn Moriarty, Forest Management Plan Coordinator, 682-5324 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> VOLUN EER WORK PARTY AT HENDRICKS PARK TO TACKLE STORM DAMAGE <br /> ~ He Bricks Park is scheduling a volunteer work party this Saturday, February <br /> 23rd in res onse to offers from park patrons to help clean up damage generated from <br /> last week's wind storm. Volunteers will meet at the F.M Wilkins Picnic Shelter on <br /> Summit Av nue at 9:30 am. <br /> Mor than 20 trees were toppled or broken during the high winds, and about 35 <br /> rhododend ons were uprooted or broken by falling trees and limbs. A picnic table, park <br /> entry sign nd lamp post were severely damaged in the storm. Park staff and other city <br /> crews hav already cleared the heaviest debris, but considerable clean up remains. <br /> Las weekend volunteers removed ivy from forested areas of the park in the last <br /> of the "Gai ing Ground" ivy pulling days of the winter. According to Michael Robert, <br /> Head Gar ener at Hendricks Park, it was important to maintain the focus on ivy <br /> clearing, r they than shift that attention to storm clean up. "The Forest Management <br /> Plan priori izes invasive plant removal," said Robert, "and we really wanted to do as <br /> much as a could before the native bulbs and perennials begin to emerge in the <br /> coming w eks. Now we can focus volunteer efforts on storm clean up." <br /> Thi Saturday's volunteer party will work until 1:00 pm, rain or shine. Volunteers <br /> <br /> ' should bri grain gear, gloves and sturdy boots. The City will provide all necessary <br /> hand tool ,snacks and water. <br /> ublic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Peari Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />