100 trees, shrubs planted in Animas Park in Farmington
Second phase of Russian olive eradication project is underway In recent years, a Russian olive eradication project has been a combined effort of Ne...
Second phase of Russian olive eradication project is underway In recent years, a Russian olive eradication project has been a combined effort of New Mexico-based San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District and Colorado-based Mountain Studies Institute. SJSWCD spearheaded the planting of 100 trees and numerous shrubs for the Children's Nature Meadow in Animas Park. The project is in conjunction with Riverside Nature Center, Friends of Riverside Nature Center and city of Farmington. Russian olives, which can grow 35 feet tall, are native to East Asia and Russia and typically will overtake species including willows and cottonwoods.