As the Chicago Bears new management staff prepares to take on its NFL opponents, the team is also set to battle the invasive species buckthorn at its Lake Forest campus.
Buckthorn is an invasive large shrub or small tree and once it starts growing, it overwhelms native plants such as spring wildflowers and oak seedlings from sunlight, and can hinder the growth of other organisms by discharging a chemical called Emodin from every aspect of the plant, the forest preserves explained.
“Working with the to remove buckthorn is important for both the maintenance of our property at Halas Hall and the sustainability of the Middlefork Savanna area,” Chicago Bears senior adviser of operations and safety John Bostrom said in a statement. “We hope this partnership can help educate our fellow neighbors and fans in the area on the environmental impact this invasive species can have so they too can take action.
“We actively seek and facilitate projects with partners such as the Bears to enhance the surrounding living landscape, beyond forest preserve boundaries, in order to improve the ecosystem functions and diversity of native plant and animal life throughout Lake County,” she wrote in an email.“Lake County is home to more endangered species than any other county in Illinois.
Now crews will be charged to take out buckthorn, with the best way being by slicing the trunk and clumps of stems from just above the soil’s surface, according to Frederick. “Making a flat, even cut surface and following up with application of an herbicide formulated for woody species will prevent re-sprouting,” Frederick explained. “Manual removal with hand tools, such as loppers and bow saws is effective for smaller infestations. Chain saws and brush mowers are used to clear larger areas of buckthorn.”“Herbicide follow up occurs the following growing season, and buckthorn seeds in the soil can sprout for many years following removal,” Frederick wrote.
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