u/SherlockToad1

Amur honeysuckle has completely swallowed the woodland on my property and all neighbors. I have managed alone on 80 acres to keep the native prairie grass areas open and free with constant vigilance and spot spraying, but the woods are completely overwhelmed and basically impossible to deal with. I had a state biologist out a couple years ago to discuss cost share options and they could only offer $1,200, while just partial tree and honeysuckle removal would be north of $10,000. It would be much more than that to hire help to deal with the whole problem and I do not have the funds.

I agree that the shrub needs to be listed and yet I fear I won’t be able to manage it and will get penalized. I feel like running away! Any advice is welcome.