Final Report for FNE99-279
Control of Eastern Red Cedar and Multiflora Rose by Nutrient Management and Intensive Grazing
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1999: $8,500.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $20,450.00
Region: Northeast
State: West Virginia
Project Leader:
Jason Teets
Tiech Angus Farm
Project Information
Summary:
Fertility management and intensive grazing with goats were used in an attempt to control the invasion of Easter Red Cedar and Multi-flora Rose. Turkey litter and limestone were applied to 30 acres and goats were rotationally grazed using portable electric fence. The project was discontinued without conclusive results due to management problems such as cattle disrupting the fence and local dog predation. Goats were gone by June 2001 and fence was removed in August 2001.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.
