Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap

Published 10:26 am Thursday, July 18, 2024

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Volunteers are needed to help remove Canada Blackberry (Rubus canadensis) and other woody vegetation from Round Bald. The round-up will be held Friday, Aug. 2, near Carvers Gap.

This is a great chance to learn about what the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy does to manage these rare habitats.

The area of work will be less than one-half mile from the parking area. Volunteers will help hand-mow and “lop” bush areas (using weed-wackers and hand tools) to maintain globally rare, grassy habitat atop Round Bald.

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Those participating are asked to meet at Carvers Gap at 9:30 a.m.

Volunteers should bring water and lunch, leather work gloves and eye protection. SAHC will provide cutting equipment and individually packaged ear protection.

Contact Roan Stewardship Director Marquette Crockett at marquette@appalachian.org for questions or to sign up to work.