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Laurel Hills Pond Native Landscape Stewardship for 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
History
In 2011, the Village established the Basin and Best Practices Management report. The report contains bids and evaluations on Village ponds and areas that require stewardship to ensure proper functionality and aesthetics of said areas. Since the completion of the report, the Village has worked with contractors to perform the required services. The selected companies were chosen based on price and expertise in the area of ecological restoration. Pizzo & Associates, LTD. is one of the companies that were awarded basin and restoration work. Pizzo has proven to be extremely knowledgeable in this area of work and have provided exemplary service to the Village on high-profile pond and natural area projects.
A quote was requested from Pizzo & Associates for the Stewardship of Laurel Hills Pond. The work includes the control of invasive woody and herbaceous flora through cultural methods, physical removal or the application of appropriate herbicides. The native plants will take advantage of the competitive release created by mowing, and the timely application of herbicide or physical removal of the non-native plants.
Controlled burns in natural areas and bio swales will be implemented as needed. Pizzo will obtain all necessary permitting and will use fire as a tool to clear debris, recycle nutrients and stimulate native plant and animal species. The fire crew is comprised of S130/S190 trained crew leaders knowledgeable in the fuel types present. The fire crew will create firebreaks and place noticeable signage prior to the burn. Seeds will be harvested prior to the burn to allow for the post burn dispersal. Areas to be burned will contain unburned refuge for animal species.
When conducted, controlled burns will be billed in addition to the General Stewardship services.
The proposal along with scope of work are attached for your consultation.
On July 18, 2016, this item was ...
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