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2 improvements will be completed during this project. A spur trail that leads to the orchard will also be accessible. Cotton Farm Orchard • Jeff Howry presented the activities at the orchard and the attendance rates for a workshop series offered at the orchard during winter/spring 2019. A total of 52 attendees assisted in the Cotton Farm Orchard volunteer program so far this year. • A power saw is required to prune the apple trees in order to encourage growth. • A Boy Scout Troop is interested in adopting the orchard as a long-term service project. • Many types of the apple trees that were grafted were local varieties. • Over the coming years more 19'h century and 20'h century varieties will be planted. • The focus for the future will be determining a pest management plan. • When composting the trees it is best practice to keep a donut like shape around the base of the trees. Cataldo Reservation • Holly Samuels presented before the Commission. • Ms. Samuels has had surprising success with plantings within the reservation. • Wetland plantings are hopefully going to be established. • Where clearings had occurred, pokeweed is growing. • Ms. Samuels has conducted garlic mustard pulling in the area due to the weather conditions this spring which encouraged their growth. This is the third year that Ms. Samuels has pulled the plants. • Ms. Samuels noted an area of the reservation which would be a good candidate for a boardwalk. • Construction debris has been dumped on the property. Adam the Ranger assisted Ms. Samuels in removing the debris. Parker Meadow Accessible Trail • An initial survey has been completed and the wetlands have been delineated. • The Conservation Department will be drafting an RFP for design work and expect to bring on a consultant this summer. Garlic Mustard Pulling • About 50 contractor bags of garlic mustard have been pulled. Baseline Documentation and CR for Goodwin Properties • All paperwork for the Goodwin parcels has been completed and is ready for review. • The paperwork for other projects are still being reviewed by the state. • There are two parcels which are referred to as the Goodwin parcels.