Burke-Gilman Trail Vegetation Management Plan

Management Unit 4

Management Unit 4: 36th Ave NE to 40th Ave NE
The trail is surrounded by single-family residences, except on the east side from 37th Ave NE to NE 50th St. which is multiple-family residential/commercial.

The trail is surrounded by single-family residences, except on the east side from 37th Ave NE to NE 50th St. which is multiple-family residential/commercial.

M4S1

• Remove invasive species from turf area Replace gaps with turf.

Turfing this section will match the north side of the trail in this section. At present, the turf is being taken over by invasive species and would be more aesthetically pleasing if invasives are removed.

M4W1

• Reduce dominance of Himalayan blackberry.
  
• Develop mixed overstory and understory using mixed and native planting palettes.
  
• Remove Japanese knotweed and Scotch broom.

Invasive species are affecting plant health. Pure blackberry section should be retained for picking by trail-users.

M4E1

• Remove invasive species, seriously affecting health of existing trees.
  
• Diversify overstory and understory with native planting palette.

Plant health is seriously affected by invasive species. Development of a diverse planting will help to reduce future reestablishment of invasives.

M4W2

• Replace existing row planting with small or medium row trees and protect trunks from mower damage.
  
• Complete row between NE 51st St. and 40th Ave NE.
  Good location for row planting, but trunks must be protected from mower damage.

Existing trees all show signs of trunk damage.

M4E2

• Remove English ivy from trunks and canopy.

Invasive species dominating tree canopy.

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