To start off this week, I began preparations to disk our two PUB fields that will eventually be replanted in native grasses. By disking up these fields and disturbing the soil, we are encouraging seed germination of the invasive grasses and weeds that have been growing in these areas. Once the new growth sprouts, we will kill it with herbicides and then repeat the process in an effort to wear out these invasive plants in the seed bank. Once this process is complete, we will replant native grasses in these areas with the hope that they will have a better chance to take hold. Before we could get out to the fields this week, we had to service a disk that had not been used in several years. To get the disk up and running, we had to replace a few tires and their bearings as well as grease the bearings and several other points on the implement. After several hours spent servicing the disk, I was able to take it out and successfully disk the fields. Wildlife Intern AnMarie Ulery
