Conservation and Land Management

Ault Park Advisory Council is working closely with the Cincinnati Parks Conservation & Land Management Team on forest restoration. One of the first things that has been identified as a priority is trail clearance. This involves cutting back invasive plants such as honeysuckle, privet, and burning bush and treating the stumps. Parks staff and Trained Service Persons will provide an orientation and direct the work.

We are looking for a few dedicated adult volunteers who are interested in supporting these St. X volunteer days. Responsibilities will include learning our process for invasive species removal as well as providing general support to the event leader on these volunteer days. Interested volunteers can also work towards getting their TSP ("Trained Service Person") certification, which will allow them to assist with applying herbicide

Friends of French Park (Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council or CPAC) is working closely with the Cincinnati Parks Conservation & Land Management Team on forest restoration. One of the first things that has been identified as a priority is trail clearance. This involves cutting back invasive plants such as honeysuckle, privet, and burning bush and treating the stumps. 

Tree Shepherds Ohio/Mount Airy Forest Division, a member of Mount Airy Forest Advisory Committee (MAFAC: Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council or CPAC), will be working in close collaboration with Cincinnati Parks Conservation & Land Management Team on land restoration on the eastern half of Mt. Airy Forest Park. 

Clearing honeysuckle helps promote safety by improving site lines, opening up trail heads and trail intersections, and allowing light into the trail corridor. Removal of this invasive species is an important first step in improving the quality of the trail surface as we work to improve drainage throughout the park.