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There is an epidemic of evasive vines chocking all the trees in Ansonia and Derby.
I went to the River walk in Derby last weekend and noticed these vines are growing out of control. This is the right time of year to get them at the root. If we wait they will kill all of our trees. Next month will be too late as these vines will become too green!!
Who is responsible for this and how do we get them to do it right away?
Please look in your own backyards as well.
We need our trees!
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Un utente anonimo SeeClickFix (Utente registrato)
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Invasive species are not something towns can take on by themselves, it is very expensive. You also do not treat them by pulling them out by the roots. The vines will only grow back. They must be sprayed on growing leaves with a defoliant that will kill down to the roots before they produce seeds. Late Spring/Summer is the time to treat the Asiatic Bittersweet vine.
If you are referring to the Riverwalk south of Route 34, this is state of CT rail property under the control of MTA. They would be the only parties with authority to treat these vines which are off the trail.
Another note: The trees that you're worried about our mostly invasive species themselves, cottonwood trees that produce something that looks like a snowstorm during the late spring. These trees should be taken down completely and replaced with northern hardwoods or evergreens. The spread of cottonwood trees is at epidemic but ignorant tree huggers protest when the state tried to cut these down.