Clearing trails in woods
08-17-2011, 10:25 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SouthWest OH, Remington Country.
Posts: 2,058
Incorrect. We use Roundup (Accord actually, same chemical though) all the time in forestry to site prep conversion sites (hardwood to pine) to control the resprouting of hardwoods. It's highly effective if applied correctly. Also, it has minimal effects on wildlife, otherwise it would not be approved for this use, especially if you're using stump application. Haven't seen many deer gnawing on tree stumps. 
I've used it on our own land to control resprouting on trails after we've trimmed them back with saws. Some species like alder, aspen, red maple, etc resprout vigorously after you've trimmed them, so you'll have twice the job the following year if you don't control the sprouts. Stump application with roundup works great to control the sprouts.
I've used it on our own land to control resprouting on trails after we've trimmed them back with saws. Some species like alder, aspen, red maple, etc resprout vigorously after you've trimmed them, so you'll have twice the job the following year if you don't control the sprouts. Stump application with roundup works great to control the sprouts.
08-17-2011, 11:16 PM
#12
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 70
My only comment is don't do it on public land. The initial post didn't specify the location.
Yes, I'm pretty sure you don't intend to do it on public land, but there seems to be a growing community that feels that they can do whatever damage they want to public lands, because they're members of the public. Putting in trails on private property, great. But minimizing impact on public and protected land is important.
Yes, I'm pretty sure you don't intend to do it on public land, but there seems to be a growing community that feels that they can do whatever damage they want to public lands, because they're members of the public. Putting in trails on private property, great. But minimizing impact on public and protected land is important.
Last edited by Gromky; 08-17-2011 at 11:24 PM.
08-19-2011, 07:03 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 320
Good point re: public land, Gromky. In fact, there's a legal issue regarding using herbicide on someone else's land. If you're applying it to your own land, you're fine. If you apply it commercially or on public land, you need a pesticide applicator's license. Splitting hairs, I know, but that's typically how the state regulations work (at least where I am).
