The City of Boulder sets out to rid a portion of Cottonwood Trail of invasive trees. The trail, from Four Mile Creek to Independence Road, will be out of commission from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather willing. During these times, city officials urge trail-goers to find different paths for their travels and suggest checking out alternate routes via OSMPTrails.org, according to the City of Boulder.
The work will center on taking down what's been termed "hazard trees," particularly problematic invasives like crack willows, that are currently a threat to trail users and choking the life out of local agricultural ditches, which play a pivotal role in supporting local agriculture operations, and by removing these trees they also hope to bolster the resurgence of native flora including trees shrubs and grasses that lay down a richer foundation for the local ecosystem, as mentioned by the City of Boulder.
The Cottonwood Trail, a slice of the regional Longmont-to-Boulder route, will be under the care of workers looking to clear space for indigenous species to thrive. This process is vital in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and supporting the diverse wildlife that depends on these habitats. Taking down the invasive species is expected to improve the overall health and sustainability of the area.
