The following is a press release from The Conservation Fund, owner of the Town of Oro Valley Nature Preserve, regarding the timing of the remediation of the property. LOVE added headings for reader convenience.
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Preliminary schedule released
As many of you know, The Conservation Fund has contracted with Brightview Landscape Services to perform preliminary clean-up of the property on behalf of the Town of Oro Valley to address fire and public safety issues. Below is their preliminary schedule along with maps to show the various areas which are anticipated to be temporarily unavailable for public use to avoid conflict with equipment being used. These are subject to change.
Invasive plant removal and control will be a long term issue for the maintenance of the preserve
We are aware of the invasive species that occupy the property, including Buffelgrass and Fountain Grass. A coordinated effort will be necessary among all parties to adequately deal with long-term removal and eradication.
Due to the time needed to fully resolve this issue and our interim ownership of the property, that is not within our current capability.
Effective treatment and removal will need to be on a sustained continuous basis and additional public education is necessary before expending additional significant time and/or expenses. The Town is aware of the concerns being raised and will coordinate as necessary and appropriate once the property is conveyed on or after July 1st.
Please do not remove any material from the property
Please do not remove any material from the property
Finally, we would like to remind everyone that removal of any material from the property, including plants, cactus, rocks, or sand or gravel is not allowed without permission from The Conservation Fund or the Town of Oro Valley. If you observe any suspicious activity, please contact the Police Department (Non-Emergency) number as follows:
- Call: (520) 229-4900 (Reception answers M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- After-hours is the same number (Listen through all the prompts to get to dispatch)
Additional information forthcoming as developed
Additional information will be forthcoming as developed. Again, thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as we work to improve site conditions.
Please feel free to contact me at kkowalsky@conservationfund.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Kirste Kowalsky
Southwest Field Representative
The Conservation Fund
