| | NEWS | | | Feb 8 NEW Workshop on Gorse Invasion Offered to Public |   Gorse photo by Ken French Gorse photo by Lloyd Maxfield
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and the Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council are holding a workshop on “Gorse in Threatened Coastal Habitats” on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Bullard’s Beach State Park in Bandon.
Since its introduction to the West Coast, gorse, Ulex europaeus, has continued to expand its range of growth despite control attempts. Natural coastal systems, such as dunal and headland habitats, are particularly vulnerable to gorse invasion.
The “applied research” workshop that will share current knowledge and methodologies of gorse control and restoring vulnerable coastal habitats threatened by gorse. Speakers will discuss dune ecology, current research and attempts at biocontrol. A field trip will be held in the afternoon.
For information or to RSVP, contact Sherri Laier, Natural Resources Specialist Oregon State Parks & Recreation, (541) 888-3778 x 245 (office), (541) 252.7055 (cell), or go here. You can register through this site.
 Contact: Phillip Johnson, Executive Director, (503) 238-4450, or EMAIL
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