The Monkton Conservation Commission is hosting a presentation by Travis Hart, Habitat Biologist with Vermont Fish and Wildlife, Saturday, June 18th, at 9:00 a.m. at Monkton Central School.

Travis will discuss invasive plants in relation to forest health and wildlife habitat. This will include an overview of common invasive plants that can be found in the state as well as various potential treatment/removal methods and why invasive plant management is important for our forests and wildlife. Travis will also discuss programs available to provide potential cost-share funds to assist private landowners with larger invasive plant issues on their own lands as well as additional wildlife habitat-oriented practices.

Travis was born in Rutland and grew up in Wells, Vermont. He attended the University of Vermont and received a degree in Natural Resources with a focus in wildlife biology. For the past 6 years Travis has worked for VT Fish and Wildlife as a habitat biologist managing state lands in the Rutland district as well as assisting private landowners with technical expertise regarding habitat on their lands in Addison, Rutland and Bennington Counties.

After Travis's presentation, Commission members and other participants will begin work on removing buckthorn from the woods behind Monkton Central School. Several heavy-duty Uprooter tools will be available for use. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own removal tools.

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