The City of Windsor is ramping up efforts to control invasive woody species in its tallgrass prairie and oak savanna ecosystems.
Crews will start spraying pesticides within Oakwood Natural Area, Spring Garden Natural Area, Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park, Ojibway Park, Black Oak Heritage Park, and significant habitat areas at the Dr Bruce and Kathryn White Memorial Park.
The work is expected to start next Monday, November 16, and continue throughout the winter months. It should wrap up no later than March 15, 2027.
Species targeted by crews include Autumn Olive, Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, European Buckthorn, Black Locust, and Tree of Heaven.
Management efforts will follow the best practices for each species. Crews will apply Credit Xtreme to the species. It includes the active ingredient Glyphosate.
Park users are asked to stay on trails and to keep pets leashed at all times.
The work will not close the parks and trail systems.
