For the record, I don't disagree about the round up and am happy to support that decision. Vivian
> On Feb 16, 2017, at 8:26 AM, Michael Cicherski via Texascavers > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Vivian, > > Thanks for working in the past on the property. I know Ron has told me many > times how grateful he was for your assistance. > > We are looking for ways to raise the canopy of the trees in and around the > fenced in area, and to allow more grass and wild flowers to take hold on the > property. This will not be a wholesale, indiscriminate whacking and stacking > of tree limbs and such. For example, we have a number of dead limbs and > branches on the fence that need to be lifted off and placed in an area where > they can decompose. > > In regards to being counter to all wildlife preservation goals I can tell you > that we will be careful to not turn this preserve into a manicured English > garden. > > We do disagree on one issue. I am strongly against all use of chemicals - > especially Roundup. I will stand firmly against the use of this extremely > dangerous product, or those products made from glyphosate on the property. > There are plenty of other options that work equally as well. Ron has said we > have used it in the past to eradicate some species but I don't want my name > associated with it while I manage the property. So, we may have to disagree > on this one and I will buy you a beer and discuss it offline . > > > Michael > > > > > >> On Feb 16, 2017, at 07:33, Vivian Loftin via Texascavers >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I have helped with this property in the past and am interested in helping >> with tasks that further preserve goals. But I am concerned that removing >> dead and low hanging branches on the property runs directly counter to all >> wildlife preservation goals. I can't in good conscience show up for this. >> What is the purpose of this action? >> Vivian Loftin >> >>> On Feb 15, 2017, at 8:38 AM, Michael Cicherski via Texascavers >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Second notice of the upcoming work day planned for Ezells Cave. This is a >>> reminder to add it to your calendar if you have an interest in helping out >>> with the upkeep on one of the TCMA properties. >>> >>> The next notice will have details on our objectives for the day. >>> >>> >>> Michael >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>>> From: Crash Kennedy via Texascavers <[email protected]> >>>> Date: January 22, 2017 at 22:49:57 CST >>>> To: CaveTex <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: [Texascavers] Ezells Cave workday planned -- mark your calendars! >>>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>>> >>>> Sent for Michael Cicherski, Ezells Cave Preserve Manager: >>>> >>>> >>>> First Call for assistance >>>> >>>> Saturday, April 1st at 9am will be a workday at TCMA’s Ezells Cave >>>> Preserve. >>>> >>>> The Preserve is located on Brown Street in San Marcos, Texas. >>>> >>>> Our objective will be to clean up the grounds inside the gated are >>>> immediately surrounding the cave, clean up the area directly next to the >>>> street, remove any dead, low hanging branches on the property and pick up >>>> garbage along the property line. >>>> >>>> I would like to ask if anyone has access to a trailer to haul out gravel, >>>> rubble, and cobbles that was once located inside the gated area. We need >>>> to find a way to haul this off the property, and a place to haul it. If we >>>> are able to get a volunteer with a stout trailer we will form a bucket >>>> brigade similar to what we have done on other projects. >>>> >>>> We will also be inviting folks from the neighborhood, EAA and The Nature >>>> Conservancy to come out to help us on the workday. I do not know if anyone >>>> will be taking us up on the invite, but just in case you see some new >>>> faces be aware that they may not be members of the caving community. >>>> >>>> Please bring: >>>> >>>> • Work gloves >>>> • Shears, pruners, and loppers >>>> • Rakes, shovels, hoes, and other digging implements >>>> • Gas-powered trimmers with eye and ear protection >>>> >>>> As we get closer to April 1st, I will provide additional information on >>>> our objective for the day. >>>> >>>> >>>> My contact information is: >>>> >>>> Michael Cicherski >>>> 830-481-6388 (cell) >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com >>>> [email protected] | Archives: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>> http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com >>> [email protected] | Archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers >> _______________________________________________ >> Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com >> [email protected] | Archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers > _______________________________________________ > Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com > [email protected] | Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
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