Much of the restoration effort has involved extensive removal of
French broom that encroaches on critical butterfly habitat.
With the help of contractors, seven acres of
French broom and cotoneaster was removed, and small acacia and eucalyptus trees were cut from the leading edge of groves to reduce the expansion into oak / bay woodland.
Far from signs of surrender, the flags are emblems of defiance against the invading
French broom.
Jasmine, a recent graduate from School of the Arts High School, correctly explains that
French broom is invasive because it changes the surrounding soil chemistry by drawing nitrogen out of the air.
Working alongside the Habitat Restoration team and staff and interns of the Conservancy, you will have plenty of invasive plants to pull, like forget - me - nots and
French broom.