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0 0 ~ ~ <br /> <br /> November 15, 001 <br /> CONTACT: Michael Robert, Head Gazdener,682-5324 <br /> John Moriarty, Forest Management PIan Coordinator, 682-5324 <br /> From Public I ormation Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> GAININ GROUND WORK PARTY IN HENDRICKS PARK THIS SATURDAY <br /> Volun eers will gather this Saturday for the first "Gaining Ground" day at Hendricks Park <br /> in Eugene. N ighbors and community members from throughout the city are invited to help <br /> remove Engli h ivy from forested azeas of the pazk as the first step in ecosystem restoration. <br /> Saturday's vo unteer party will build on the success of last summer's Free the Trees days when <br /> volunteers cl ed ivy from about ten acres of forest trees. Volunteers will meet at 9:30 am at the <br /> F.M. Wilkins Picnic Shelter on Summit Avenue in the pazk and work until 1:00 pm. <br /> Engli h ivy is identified in the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan as one of the <br /> most damagi g elements in the native forest ecosystem. Ivy was introduced into the area as faz <br /> back as the a ly 1920s. It grows rapidly and spreads across the forest floor, squeezing out the <br /> native vegeta ion that is essential for wildlife. With the onset of autumn rains, we can take <br /> advantage of a colder winter months to remove ivy from the soil before native perennial and <br /> annual plant emerge in the spring. <br /> This onth's Gaining Ground day is the first of four planned for the winter of 2001 <br /> (more) <br /> ublic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX; (541)682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />