Burke-Gilman Trail Vegetation Management Plan

Management Unit 9

Management Unit 9: Inverness Dr. NE to NE 97th St.
The trail is surrounded by single-family residences.

The trail is surrounded by single-family residences.

M9S1

• Consult with Geotechnical Engineers prior to implementation.
  
• Introduce soil erosion control plants without removing existing vegetation.
  
• Establish native understory so as to add to soil stabilization.

Refer to Soil Erosion Control section for implementation approach.

M9N1

• Remove invasive species, especially Japanese knotweed.
  
• Diversify section using mixed plant palette.

Some wet site species already exist. Diversifying will help reduce spread of Japanese knotweed.

M9E1

• Potential for development of pure conifer stand.
  
• Remove invasive species, especially Japanese knotweed.
  
• Plant understory with consideration that most of section is wet for much of the year.

Development of wet site species in the understory will assist in limiting invasive species. Good conifers warrant protection from invasives.

M9W1

• Remove invasive species, good existing native component.
  
• Diversify overstory by introducing conifers.

Adjoining land on north side of trail directly east and west of Sand Point Way NE allows for development of good wildlife habitat.

Excellent area for enhancement of wildlife habitat. Two parcels of land directly adjacent to the trail are owned by the DPR and provide a sizable area for habitat development.

M9E2

Strong native component would act as bridge from wildlife habitat in previous section to Matthews Beach Park and Lake Washington.

• Remove minimal amount of invasive species present.

This section serves to bridge a number of wildlife habitats. It also serves to join Project M16-17N2 with Lake Washington, helping to diversify the wildlife of these areas.

M9E3

• Remove planting boxes.
  
• Expand row planting to incorporate entire open section, using small/medium height trees.
  
• Complete existing row planting to enhance landscape character.

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