nourisher of life where heretofore we have each plucked and burned and slaughtered Dallas Lore Sharp Conservation Program Idea Reintroduce Scirpus hattorianus into ditches lining the tracks and along the banks of the canal ID: 465437
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“Stop killing and start creating. Stop cutting and start planting. Stop wasting and start saving. Stop hating and start loving. These are the ten commandments of conservation for each of us within his own dooryard and neighborhood, over his own ranch and farm; a sower of seed, planter of trees, a nourisher of life, where heretofore we have each plucked and burned and slaughtered.” Dallas Lore Sharp
Conservation ProgramSlide2
IdeaReintroduce Scirpus hattorianus
into ditches lining the tracks and along the banks of the canalThese grasses are low maintenance and
reseed themselvesWhat little maintenance there is, can be can be taken care of by school groups/ Friends of Summit (group of residents dedicated to the betterment of the community)The blades can be harvested and weaved into baskets and fans incorporation with the Arts Department at Argo and Heritage Middle School
Baskets and fans can be sold and profits can be used in order to sustain this native prairie grassSlide3
Neccessity Preserve a native plant threatened by urbanizationHelp reduce soil erosion on the banks of the canalFood source for wetland animals like birds, ducks, muskrats
Nesting materials for birds, beavers Without a food source or living space some of these animals may become endangered or move to other areas to find food and nesting materialsSlide4
ViabilityCost to transplant and maintain are minimalA
permit can be acquired from the forest preserves to transplant bulrush in another areaMaintenance-freeSchool groups and Friends of Summit to harvest
Students will create baskets and fans in art courses/clubsNo labor all profitSlide5
How It Will Work
By maintaining bulrushes in their native environment it can preserve a natural habitat for animals and for community members to enjoyPlants are natures air purifier by taking in
from the air released by Ingredion and trucking/train transportation
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Economic BenefitsThe plan will ensure economic gain from the profits made from selling baskets and fansDepending on the success of the program it can lead to larger projects in the community that can lead to employment opportunities within the communitySlide7
Benefits to the EcosystemProviding a secure place for nesting animalsFood source for aquatic and land animalsMaintain banks of canalImprove air qualitySlide8
Possible Negative Impacts on the EcosystemBulrush are quick growing plants and will need to be maintained so that they do not become overgrownProvide a place for invaders to hide animals/humansCan push out other native plants if bulrushes are not harvested regularly
Transplants could bring hitchhikers alongKEEP IN MIND too many plants is NEVER a bad thing! They can always be transplanted to an area that needs them.