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CHAPTER 707
Regulation Governing Minimum Submission
Requirements for a Notice of Intent Application
The Barnstable Conservation Commission has adopted the following requirements in order to obtain more
consistently complete submission documents necessary for a thorough and efficient review of all Notice of Intent
(NOI) applications. Failure to complete any of the items in this checklist may result in your application being
denied.
Applicant or applicant’s agent should check each box denoting that the task has been completed or in certain
instances, like field staking, denoting that the task will be completed. The following submission checklist covers the
requirements of Chapter 237, Wetlands Protection, of the Part I General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of
Barnstable. This checklist shall be submitted to the Barnstable Conservation Division with the NOI application.
1. Requirements
a. The applicant understands, unless they’ve instructed otherwise, they are applying both
under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c.131,§40 and
Chapter 237 of the Town of Barnstable General Ordinances.
b. Attach a written narrative to the NOI application (WPA Form 3), available at:
www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/service/approvals/wpa-form-3.html
describing any project impacts and proposed mitigation as they relate to the following:
1) Any of the interests of Chapter 237 of the General Ordinances and the MassDEP
Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. 131, §40.
2) The performance standards contained in the MassDEP Wetlands Protection Regulations
(310 CMR 10.00)
3) Chapter 704: Regulation Governing Activity in the 100-ft. Buffer Zone.
4) Chapter 703: Private Docks and Piers.
5) Any other applicable regulations (310 CMR 10.00 or as promulgated under Chapter 237
of the General Ordinances).
c. Enclose proper payment to cover the fee for Chapter 237 filings. Consult current Fee
Schedule at www.townofbarnstable.us/Conservation
d. Please indicate who is to record the Order of Conditions (check one):
Applicant Agent
2. Abutter Notification (See Abutter Notification Regulation, Chapter 706)
Town of Barnstable
Conservation Commission
230 South Street
Hyannis Massachusetts 02601
Office: 508-862-4093 E-mail: conservation@town.barnstable.ma.us
Emily Dawn Kunze, TrusteeEmily Dawn Revocable Trust200 North Bay RoadOsterville
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a. Contact the Conservation Division office at (508) 862-4093 regarding the docketing
process, or see current schedule of Conservation Hearings and submission deadlines at:
www.townofbarnstable.us/Conservation/
b. Provide a copy of the list of abutters within a 100 ft radius of the project parcel.
c. Provide a copy of the Assessor’s Map indicating the parcel of the project site and
showing the 100 ft radius of the project parcel.
d. Provide a copy of the abutter notification letter. Use the form letter provided in our Abutter
Notification Regulation (Chapter 706), available on the Conservation Division
website.
e. Email copies of the green return receipts, from the certified mailings to the abutters, as proof of
notification . If any mailings are returned, email a copy of the entire envelope,
indicating by postal service stamp the reason for return. You will retain the receipts
afterwards, not the Conservation Division.
f. I further certify under the penalties of perjury that all abutters were notified of the Notice of
Intent Application, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 237 of the General Ordinances of the
Code of the Town of Barnstable. Notice must be made in writing by certified mail to all abutters
within 100 ft of the property line of the project location.
_______________________________________
Signature of Applicant or Representative Date
3. Field Staking:
a. On or before Tuesday, @ 8:30 a.m., one week prior to the scheduled public hearing, have
your project staked by a professional engineer or registered land surveyor showing all
outside corners of all proposed structures and the continuous proposed “limit of work” line.
b. Have a wetland scientist or other qualified professional flag all wetland resource areas on or
within 100 ft of the work area. Make sure that the flags are sequentially numbered.
c. Provide a project identification stake with bright painted top and applicant name and address,
easily visible from the street approaching the site.
4. Legal Advertisement Fees:
a. Conservation will submit the legal ad for publication in a local newspaper. The applicant or
his/her agent is responsible for payment, by check (payable to the Town of Barnstable), at the
hearing or by mail. The cost of the legal ad will be pre-calculated and posted on the hearing
agenda prior to the hearing.
5. Minimum Documentation for a Complete Application:
a. Provide a completely filled-out (in all parts) NOI application as locally
adopted for the Town of Barnstable, including MassDEP Vegetated Wetland Field Data Form.
Indicate Assessor’s map and parcel of the project, as well as the street or road address, and
pertinent village (i.e., Hyannis, Centerville, Barnstable, etc).
b. Provide two (2) original project plans, stamped in blue or red ink (wet stamp). Plans must be
signed and dated by a Massachusetts licensed, professional engineer, land surveyor, architect or
landscape architect (as applicable), and shall be drawn at a readable scale (1" = 20' preferred).
For multi-acre sites, a second site plan, drawn at larger scale showing the entire site, should also
be provided.
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c. Provide a signed Permission to Access Property, Form PA. The form must be signed by the property
Owner, or legal representative and submitted with the NOI. .
Form PA is available at www.townofbarnstable.us/Conservation/.
d. For projects requiring mitigation plantings under Chapter 704 -3, 704-4, and 704-5,
mitigation planting location(s) shall clearly be shown on landscaping planting plan. The
planting plan shall include:
1. species (chosen from the Town of Barnstable Conservation Commission approved planting
lists), sizes, densities and/or quantities.
2. area calculations in 0’ - 50’ and 50’ – 100’ separately for the amount of mitigation planting
required.
3. the amount of mitigation planting proposed.
4. a note or indication stating the area between the proposed plants will either be planted with
an appropriate native seed mix or left to naturalize.
5. a note stating mulch may only be used under the dripline of proposed plants.
6. demarcation markers along the landward side of the mitigation planting area. The type of
demarcation marker shall be selected from the list approved by the Conservation
Commission.
e. Provide detailed, written street directions to the locus (site).
f. Provide a copy of a U.S.G.S. locus map indicating the general area of the project site.
g. Provide a check for the Town of Barnstable portion of the required filing fee. (The portion
payable to the Commonwealth, see 7. e. below)
h. Provide any other documentation, photographs, architectural renderings or other supporting data
prepared by professionals competent in the field which may be relevant to the application.
6. The site plan shall also show:
a. All existing and proposed contours at 2-ft. minimum intervals (1-ft. preferred).
b. Clear delineation of all existing and proposed structures and features. Building structures must
be accurately dimensioned (fixed location) from property lines and wetland resource areas. Plans
shall provide sufficient detail to show all potential wetland impacts, mitigation, compensatory
areas, engineered structures, utilities, landscaping, etc. within the area of jurisdiction. On
complicated sites, existing and proposed conditions must be shown on separate sheets.
c. Locus inset map of the site clearly showing its location relative to surrounding public streets.
d. All wetland resource area flags by individual flag number (matched to the field) to clearly
identify all resource areas on or within 100 feet of the work area. The individual who performed
the flagging and date of flagging shall be identified on the plan next to the resource line.
e. Section views showing changes in grade, cuts and fills.
7. SUBMISSION OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH PLANS:
a. Email NOI application and all associated materials in PDF format to
Kimberly.Cavanaugh@town.barnstable.ma.us AND Edwin.Hoopes@town.barnstable.ma.us
Do not include copies of checks.
All attachments must be named with the hearing date (year first), type, name, address. Examples
20220301 NOI Smith 21 Main Street or 2022031 NOI Plan Smith 21 Main Street.
b. Provide two (2) full NOI applications with folded plans (colored ink stamp) with signature/date
to the Town of Barnstable Conservation Division Office for administrative use;
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c. Provide seven (7) additional collated copies of the NOI (with folded plans and all pertinent data
attached) to the Barnstable Conservation Division Office for distribution to, and review by,
Conservation Commission members. Any supplementary documentation for administrative
and commission review should be submitted as soon as possible prior to the scheduled public
hearing.*
d. Mail one (1) copy of the complete NOI with plan(s) to the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Southeast Regional Office, 20 Riverside Dr., Lakeville, MA
02347. Send MassDEP portion of filing fee to: MA Department of Environmental Protection, Box
4062, Boston, MA 02211. MassDEP also recommends applicants send their Notices of Intent by
email to SERO_NOI@mass.gov.
e. For roadway construction or repair projects, provid e one electronic copy of the NOI and plans to
the Senior Project Manager Special Projects, c/o the Town of Barnstable Department of Public
Works, 382 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601.
f. For coastal piers, dredging, coastal engineering structures or other coastal erosion control
projects, provide two hard copies of the NOI and plans to the Shellfish Biologist, c/o
Town of Barnstable Natural Resources, 1189 Phinney’s Ln., Centerville, MA 02632. In
addition, email a (PDF) version to:
1) shellfishNOI@town.barnstable.ma.us. (Email must be sent the same day as submission
to the Conservation Division); and
2) conservationprojects@town.barnstable.ma.us
g. Also, for coastal piers, dredging, coastal engineering structures, provide two hard copies
of the NOI and plans to the Harbormaster, c/o Town of Barnstable Marine and Environmental
Affairs (MEA), 1189 Phinney’s Ln., Centerville, MA 02632. In addition, email a (PDF) version
to:
1) harbormaster@town.barnstable.ma.us. (Email must be sent the same day as submission
to the Conservation Division); and
2) conservationprojects@town.barnstable.ma.us
Note: Please title the file for your NOI project as follows: a. Submission date, b. Last name of applicant,
c. Map/parcel of property, e.g., 082316-Smith-076024.
*Note: If a revised plan needs to be submitted prior to a hearing, please follow same instructions as 7. b. above (and submit to other
entities as may be applicable). Plan revisions must be clearly noted and dated in the revision block. (The same individual who
stamped the original plan must also stamp and sign the revised plan).
Submitted this day of in the year in accordance with the Town
of Barnstable “Regulation Governing Minimum Submission Requirements for a Notice of Intent Application” by:
(Print Name)
Owner / Applicant Signature Telephone Number
Owner’s Authorized Agent Signature Telephone Number
Approved: May 28, l997 Revised March 15, 2022
Revised: May 12, 2015 Revised February 5, 2025
Revised: August 23, with minor rev. Sept. 6, 2016
29th September 2025
Leah O'Dea
(508)428-3344
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
200 North Bay Road | Osterville, MA
September 22, 2025
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DEAD NECK
OSTERVILLE
GRAND ISLAND
LITTLE ISLAND
COTUIT BAY
WEST BAY
NORTH BAY
PROJECT AREA
200 NORTH BAY ROAD
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INTRODUCTION
The project site is located at 200 North Bay Road
in Osterville. The property is bounded by Cotuit
Bay to the north and other residential lots to the
south, west, and east. Resource Areas on the
property include Coastal Bank and Land Subject
to Coastal Storm Flowage (LSCSF).
This Land Management Plan (LMP) accompanies
a Notice of Intent (NOI) for construction activities,
the repair of an existing bulkhead, and vegetation
management to restore native plant communities.
Vegetation management will include the removal
of invasive and non-native plant species, lawn
removal, and the conservation and restoration of
native plant communities. The project activities
described in this LMP will occur on the Coastal
Bank, within the 50’ buffer to the Coastal Bank, and
within LSCSF.
PROJECT GOALS
The goal presented in this LMP is the restoration of native
vegetation to the Coastal Bank and enhancement of the
vegetated buffer between the resource area and the upland
portions of the site.
By following this strategy of conservation and restoration
of the plant communities, we can improve the functional
capacity of the resource areas. Proposed plant species,
quantities, and subsequent placement are well-suited for the
site conditions, including exposure, soils, and topography,
Proposed management of non-native and invasive species
will allow native vegetation to flourish, establish greater
biomass, and provide better habitat and forage for wildlife
and increase biological diversity across the site. The increase
in biomass will also improve flood control and storm damage
prevention. Wilkinson Ecological Design (WED) believes
the interests protected under the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act and the Town of Barnstable Wetlands Bylaw
are furthered by this project.
NANTUCKET SOUND
4 NORTH BAY ROAD COTUIT BAY
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The property is currently under construction to build a residence that was approved last year. The focus of the current project
will be the vegetation to the north, beyond the limit of construction. The Project Area Diagram below depicts the area as colored
overlays, and each area is described on page five. Top of Coastal Bank 50’ fr
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The numbered photo
points and directions
correspond to the
numbered images on
Page three.
PROJECT AREA DIAGRAM
Residence
Currently Under
Construction
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2
IMAGE 3 - The face of the
steep Coastal Bank is covered
by a native tree canopy, but the
shrub and ground cover layers
of vegetation are predominantly
State-listed invasive, non-native,
and aggressive plant species.
Image 3 shows the western side of
the bank, which is thinly vegetated
by poison ivy with a layer of duff.
Portions of the bank lack the cover
of poison ivy, and minor erosion
of the duff and soils was observed
(photo on page nine). See the
photo at the bottom of page nine.
The center and top of the bank
are vegetated by a thick cover of
burning bush, Asiatic bittersweet,
and other non-native plant species.
IMAGE 2 - The eastern side of
the project area contains an area
of existing lawn, which acts as
a path from the residence to
the existing dock. Beyond the
lawn is naturalized vegetation
made up mostly of native
plant species, though State-list
invasive and non-native plants
have established beyond the
canopy where sunlight is more
abundant. The species include
Asiatic bittersweet and Japanese
barberry.
IMAGE 1 - A small existing upland native meadow is located between the limit of work and top of bank. The native plant species in
this area include crinkle hairgrass, penn sedge, aster species and low bush blueberry. Though the adjacent Coastal Bank contains
several invasive and non-native plant species, none were observed within the native meadow.
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PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES
The project goal of restoring native vegetation to the Coastal Bank and enhancing the vegetated buffer between the resource area
and upland portions of the site will be met through the following proposed activities:
1. Vegetation Management: Manage invasive, non-native, and aggressive species within the project areas.
2. Native Plant Restoration: Seed and plant appropriate native shrub and herbaceous species to restore the targeted native plant
communities.
WED believes that invasive plant management and supplemental planting of appropriate native species will restore native plant
communities, improving the functional capacity of the resource areas to provide wildlife habitat and increase biological diversity.Top of Coastal Bank 50’ fr
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6,500 SF - Remove invasive plant species
and establish a native plant community.
850 SF - Convert existing lawn and shed to
native vegetation.
2,720 SF - Conserve upland native
meadow.
1,780 SF - Previously approved mitigation
area.
DIAGRAM OF PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Residence
Currently Under
Construction
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Vegetation Management
Invasive plant species can cause profound changes to the
environmental conditions of a site, including soil nutrient
levels, sun exposure, increased erosion, and the ability to
negatively affect resources for wildlife. For a description of the
environmental effects of the non-native and invasive species
proposed for removal, refer to the Appendix on pages 10 and 11.
Vegetation management will target all invasive, non-native,
and aggressive species, including Asiatic bittersweet, burning
bush, shrub and vine honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and all other
plant species approved for management. Plant management
treatments will comprise selective herbicide application using the
cut and wipe method to treat individual stems. Low-volume foliar
application will only be used for species like vine honeysuckle,
whose stems are too small in diameter for effective cut and wipe
treatment.
Following pre-treatment, the targeted vegetation will be
mechanically removed only where feasible. Hand removal is
proposed on the face of the Coastal Bank to protect existing
native vegetation that is to remain and to protect the stability
of soils on the bank. Where invasive vines, such as Asiatic
bittersweet, are intertwined with viable native species, they will
be treated and left in place until desiccated, then removed in
order to avoid damaging the native vegetation. Poison ivy will
be managed along the edge of the lawn where it can come into
contact with people. All herbicide applications will be performed
by Massachusetts-licensed applicators. The Invasive Plant
Management Protocols in the Appendix
include species-specific information and
management strategies.
Regenerative pruning techniques will be
used on native shrubs that are to remain
within the project area that have been
shaded out by invasive vegetation. This
pruning technique results in increased
biomass of the subject plant, as well
as a plant with a natural shape. Where
native shrubs lack the biomass to be
successfully pruned into a natural shape
because of intense shading by invasive
vines and shrubs, they will be flush cut
and allowed to regrow without further
management.
Immediately following vegetation
management, all bare soils will be seeded
with the native grass species listed on the
Restoration Plan. Biodegradable erosion
control blanketing will be installed on the
Coastal Bank to protect against erosion
and temporarily hold mineral soils in
place until the root systems of native
grasses can establish and stabilize soils.
plant species rooting depths
TYPICAL NON-
NATIVE/
INVASIVE ROOT
SYSTEM
DEEPLY-ROOTED NATIVE SHRUBS
AND GRASSES
switchgrass
little bluestem
bayberry
shrub
honeysuckle
References for plant species rooting depth include :
http://annarbor.wildones.org/resources/, Staver, K. W. (2000), Waramit,
Naroon. (2010), Weaver, J.E. (1961), Weaver, J.E. (1958), Rainer, T., & West,
C. (2015)
1 0’1 0’
6’6’
8’8’
4’4 ’
2’2’
Restoration of Native Plant Communities
To allow for the successful restoration of native plant
communities, the specified forbs, grasses, shrubs, and trees
will be planted after invasive plant management has reached
approximately 85% eradication. The selection of plant species
proposed to replace the invasive and non-native vegetation
will restore and improve the functional capacity of the resource
areas to provide wildlife habitat and increase biological diversity.
Restoration of the native plant communities on this site is based
on the existing soils, landform, position on the landscape, and
observations of nearby plant associations.
The restoration of a native meadow in the upland woodland
will work in conjunction with the revegetation of the Coastal
Bank to protect the resource areas by increasing absorption of
stormwater runoff, decreasing erosion. The bank will benefit from
the establishment of the proposed native shrub and grass species
to stabilize soils. Native warm-season grasses are extremely
effective at retaining soil because they develop thick, fibrous
root systems that bind and retain sediments. Please refer to the
Plant Species Rooting Depth diagram on page seven for a graphic
representation of the rooting depths of native and invasive plant
species. Native shrubs and grasses are also more effective at
stabilizing soils than the invasive species that are currently
present on site. Native shrubs like bayberry are well adapted to
salt spray and wind, and develop extensive root systems that
help to retain soil.
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THREE YEAR LAND MANAGEMENT TIMELINE
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Winter/Spring
• After most other deciduous plants have gone dormant,
conduct “cut and wipe” applications of herbicide to any
persistent targeted species (only if necessary, otherwise
hand-pull small quantities).
• Monitor plant response to earlier management treatments
and calibrate follow-up treatments accordingly.
• Annual/Biannual mowing of native meadow to conserve the
native herbaceous plant species by limiting the succession
of woody species.
Summer/Fall
• To limit re-establishment of invasive plant species within
the restoration area, selectively treat re-sprouting invasive
and non-native plant species using low-volume foliar
spot applications or “cut and wipe” applications (only if
necessary, otherwise hand-pull small quantities).
• When invasive plants have been reduced by 85%,
commence planting of the restoration areas according to the
Restoration Plan.
• Install a temporary above ground automated irrigation
system to help acclimate new planting to the growing
conditions.
Fall
• Pre-treat all shrub & vine honeysuckle, multiflora rose,
Asiatic bittersweet, and other non-native species approved
for removal with an herbicide appropriate to the plant
species. Where feasible, mechanically remove pre-treated
vegetation using compact, low ground pressure equipment
with care to remove only root material, leaving native soils
in place. Hand removal is proposed on the Coastal Bank or
in areas where high density of native vegetation exists.
• Following vegetation management, regeneratively prune
native shrubs for health as necessary.
• Immediately seed any exposed or conditioned soils with
specified seed mix and cover area with a biodegradable
mulch product, or install biodegradable erosion control
blankets where necessary on sloping areas.
• As previously cut plants re-sprout and any remaining seed
bank germinates, selectively treat all species approved for
removal (as listed above), using low-volume foliar spot
applications or “cut and wipe” applications.
• Hand weed any annual weed species, re-sprouting invasive,
or aggressive plants where feasible.
General Note: Herbicides used are to be applied by
knowledgeable, Massachusetts licensed applicators.
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Ongoing Maintenance
• If land management treatments have been successful,
only monitoring and hand removal will be required to keep
non-native, invasive, and aggressive species from being
reintroduced. Invasive plants generally take a minimum
of three to five years of active management to reach a
level of successful control. Invasive plant management
is recommended to be an ongoing part of the life of the
Order of Conditions in order to maintain the restored plant
communities in the project area. Ongoing invasive plant
management is typically carried out three to five times per
year depending on the site conditions and client preference.
• We will request that these conditions also be incorporated
into the Certificate of Compliance as an ongoing condition.
If additional planting of native species is required in
subsequent years, species will be selected from the plant
specifications on the Restoration Plan.
ONGOING
Winter/Spring
• After most other deciduous plants have gone dormant,
conduct “cut and wipe” applications of herbicide to any
persistent targeted species (only if necessary, otherwise
hand-pull small quantities).
• Monitor plant response to earlier management treatments
and calibrate follow-up treatments accordingly.
• Annual/Biannual mowing of native meadow to conserve the
native herbaceous plant species by limiting the succession
of woody species.
Summer/Fall
• To limit re-establishment of invasive plant species within
restoration area, selectively treat re-sprouting invasives
and non-native plant species using low-volume foliar
spot applications or “cut and wipe” applications (only if
necessary, otherwise hand-pull small quantities).
Image show sluffing of the duff and soils on the face of the Coastal Bank that lack vegeation due to the heavy shade cast by the
closed canopy.
YEAR 3
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APPENDIX
Invasive Plant Management Protocol
Invasive Plant Management Protocols are designed to
maximize the effectiveness of treatments and minimize
disturbance to natural resources through mechanical removal,
hand removal or selective herbicide application where
necessary.
Appropriately timed treatments are based on individual plant
life cycles, growing seasons and levels of infestation. A program
of selective herbicide application will be instituted during time
periods when the plants will translocate the herbicide most
efficiently to destroy root materials. As the carbohydrate
transfer is dictated primarily by weather, the management
timeline is specified by season only, necessitating field
expertise to initiate timely management procedures. Please
reference the Three Year Land Management Timeline for
specific treatment times. All plant species listed in the protocol
include the invasive status as defined by the Massachusetts
Invasive Plant Advisory Group (MIPAG).
Asiatic Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculata) poses a serious threat
to native plant communities due to its high reproductive rate,
long-range dispersal mechanisms, and ability to root-sucker.
Its vines have the ability to aggressively wrap around and grow
over other vegetation, strangling mature trees. Even entire
plant communities can be over-topped and shaded out by the
vine’s rapid growth. It is most effectively controlled using a
cut-and-wipe method of herbicide application with an ultra-low
volume Triclopyr-based herbicide. A low-volume foliar spray
or a basal bark treatment is also very effective. When the vines
of bittersweet are intertwined with native trees they should be
treated and left in place until desiccated to avoid damaging the
tree. (MIPAG Listed Invasive)
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) was a popular ornamental
shrub due to its brilliant red fall foliage. It has escaped from
cultivation and now occurs in multiple habitats throughout the
state. Burning bush reproduces aggressively by root suckers
and seed dispersal. The plant will tolerate full shade and form
dense thickets in woodland understories. Mechanical removal
is usually effective where feasible. A cut-and-wipe application
of Glyphosate-based herbicide may be necessary in areas
where mechanical removal is not an option such, as a dense
woodland understory. (MIPAG Listed Invasive).
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) grows in full sun and
partial shade and can adapt to almost any soil type. This spiny
shrub can form dense thickets in woodland understories and
shade out native plants. Mechanical removal of this shrub is
effective, especially when undertaken in early spring when soils
are moist. Because it is a prolific seed-producer with a high
germination rate, it is important to prevent seed production.
Where mechanical removal is not feasible, a cut-stump
herbicide application is effective. Barberry can resprout from
root fragments remaining in soil, so chemical control will ensure
the eradication of all root fragments. (MIPAG Listed Invasive,
Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List).
Privet (Ligustrum spp.) is a ubiquitous garden escapee that can
be particularly aggressive in heavier soils and areas adjacent to
wetlands. Mature plants annually produce hundreds of viable
seedlings that spread the species rapidly through a variety of
habitats. Plants up to 4-inch basal caliper can be mechanically
uprooted. A cut-stump herbicide application is the most
effective treatment method for these species when the basal
diameter exceeds 4 inches. (MIPAG Listed Likely Invasive,
Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List)
Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa) is regarded as a common feature
of New England’s beaches, but people introduced this plant to
the region in the 1770s from Asia. People commonly planted
it for its showy flowers, salt tolerance, drought resistance, and
perception as an effective erosion control plant. In fact, rugosa
rose is less effective than native coastal plants at preventing
erosion, as its prolific growth habit shades out more effective
erosion control plants. The most effective management is
mechanical removal. If soil disturbance must be minimized,
use a cut and wipe or low-volume foliar treatment with a
Triclopyr-based herbicide. To stop the reintroduction of rugosa,
hand-pulling and targeted spot treatments can be used. (Not a
State-Listed invasive)
Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora) is a highly adaptable perennial
vine or shrub that can grow in full sun or full shade and thrive
in a wide variety of habitats, including upland, wetland,
and coastal habitats. The plant’s aggressive growth habit
forms impenetrable thickets, allowing it to crowd out native
vegetation. Birds help disperse the prolific amount of seeds
produced. Mechanical removal is recommended if conditions
allow. If soil disturbance must be minimized, a cut and wipe or
low-volume foliar treatment with a Triclopyr-based herbicide
should be used. Regular hand pulling of juvenile plants and spot
herbicide treatments are also recommended for persistent re-
sprouts. (MIPAG Listed Invasive)
Shrub Honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii & bella) poses a major
threat to native plant communities. This species aggressively
out-competes native shrubs in the edge habitat and woodland
understory. Shrub honeysuckle can invade a wide variety of
native habitats, with or with no previous disturbance. According
to vegetation management guidelines published by the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, shrub honeysuckle
is suspected of producing allelopathic chemicals that inhibit the
growth of other plants. If conditions allow, mechanical removal
is the recommended management strategy because the plant’s
relatively shallow root system. If soil disturbance must be
minimized, use a cut and wipe or low-volume foliar treatment
with a Triclopyr-based herbicide. To stop reintroduction, hand-
pulling and targeted spot treatments can be used. (MIPAG
Listed Invasive, Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List)
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Vine Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is an aggressive perennial
vine that thrives in a range of conditions, including full sun and
full shade. This invasive species has several advantages over
native plants species, including high seed production rates and
persistent leaves that allow photosynthesis after surrounding
deciduous vegetation becomes dormant. These advantages
allow the vine to form dense mats that out-compete native
vegetation. An herbicide treatment is the most effective
method to control the vine. The persistent leaves can be used
to an advantage, allowing for an application of Glyphosphate-
based herbicide when other deciduous plants are dormant.
(MIPAG Listed Invasive)
Greenbrier, Cat Briar, and Fox Grape (Smilax rotundifolia,
glauca) (Vitis spp.) are aggressive native vines that play a
functional habitat role, serving as cover, a food source, and
nesting sites for some animal species. These species have an
aggressive growth rate, allowing them to colonize recently
managed areas rapidly and hinder restoration efforts. Selective
management of these vines should be part of a maintenance
plan to prevent excessive colonization and loss of the targeted
native plant community being restored. (Not a State-Listed
invasive)
Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), although a nuisance to
people, is a native plant with high wildlife value. The vines
form berries in late summer that persist into the winter,
providing many songbirds and other wildlife a food source
when resources are scarce. Nonetheless poison ivy can be
an aggressive plant of woodlands, wetlands, and disturbed
landscapes. Selective management of this species within the
areas of invasive plant removal is important so that the ivy
does not overwhelm and impede other native plants from
establishing. (Not a State-Listed invasive)
Plant Inventory
Non-native & invasive species observed in project areas:
Asiatic Bittersweet Celastrus orbiculata
Burning Bush Euonymous altatus
Japanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii
Japanese Yew Taxus cuspidata
Littleleaf Linden Tilia cordata
Multiflora rose Rosa multiflora
Privet Ligustrum spp.
Rugosa Rose Rosa rugosa
Shrub Honeysuckle Lonicera morrowii & bella
Vine Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica
Trumpet Vine Campsis radicans
Native species observed:
Aster Aster spp.
American Holly Ilex opaca
Canada Mayflower Maianthemum canadense
Crinkle Hairgrass Deschampsia flexuosa
Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica
Black Cherry Prunus serotina
Black Oak Quercus velutina
Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana
Goldenrod Solidago spp.
Greenbriar Smilax spp.
Fox Grape Vitis labrusca
Lowbush Blueberry Vaccinium angustifolium
Pennsylvania sedge Carex pensylvanica
Pitch Pine Pinus rigida
Poison Ivy Toxicodendron radicans
Scrub Oak Quercus ilicifolia
Seaside Goldenrod Solidago sempervirens
Serviceberry Amelanchier canadenis
White Pine Pinus strobus
White Oak Quercus alba
Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia