Interagency Section 7 Biological Evaluation; Aerial Treatment of Brazilian pepper in abandoned agricultural fields and other disturbed areas
Sadle J. 2006. Interagency Section 7 Biological Evaluation; Aerial Treatment of Brazilian pepper in abandoned agricultural fields and other disturbed areas
This report proposes a project to reduce the Brazilian pepper (an invasive plant species) in South Florida. Background information, description of proposed action, pertinent species and habitat, location, determination of effects, and several maps and tables are included. In an effort to reduce costs and enhance Brazilian pepper control capabilities in the Preserve, aerial application of herbicide to densely infested abandoned agricultural fields is being recommended. In this treatment method, a helicopter equipped with a boom sprayer is used to apply herbicide to a large area in a short time. As a result, aerial treatment can reduce costs to as little as $125/acre. Infestations as small as ¼ acre can be treated using this method. In addition, restricting treatment to abandoned fields minimizes the need for selectivity. Ground crews will continue to be used to treat all other infestations.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Sadle, Jimi
- Date of Issue
- 2006-06-15
- Units
- BICY
- Keywords
- Agriculture, Big Cypress National Preserve, Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), caesarweed (Urena lobata), cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica), Exotic, Invasive, Management, National Park Service, native hardwood, old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), Plant, Proposal, tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum)