Buckthorn Eradication 2019 Frequently Asked Questions
Buckthorn Clearing FAQ
After the recent Buckthorn Clearing in 2019, several questions have come up in email, text messages and phone calls, and the Glenmore Woods Board wanted to share the responses with everyone. Please let a board member know if you have other questions.
Q: I know buckthorn is non-native and invasive species that everyone is trying to eradicate in the area, but it did provide privacy. We are feeling a little vulnerable because the buckthorn offers no privacy anymore for the cleared areas. What can we plant to provide some privacy?
A: That is understandable. It will get a little better as the growing season progresses and other plants emerge. The Lake County Forest Preserve is willing to add some shrub plantings in the blue area in the future. Also, the Lake County Forest Preserve has provided a brochure on Healthy Hedges here.
Q: For the areas covered in red as well as in blue on the map, what is the plan for the stumps of buckthorn that has been cut down/mowed down in the spring?
A: All stumps have/will be treated with a selective broadleaf herbicide that will kill the roots of the trees to prevent resprouting. This is not 100% effective, unfortunately, so the contractor will need to return (as many times as necessary) to retreat areas to ensure that no stumps resprout.
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Buckthorn Clearing 2019
Another incremental step to eradicate buckthorn in Glenmore Woods will continue on the week of February 11, 2019 in conjunction with the Lake County Forest Preserve. The board voted to clear the buckthorn in the area shaded in red in the diagram. The area totals about 6.7 acres. We chose this area based on our budget and aesthetic appeal. The Lake County Forest Preserve will be working with a contractor to do this clearing.
Clearing involves the red area of all invasive trees and shrubs is almost always the first step to restoring a site. Sites that have not been managed over the years will always have woody invasive growth, most commonly buckthorn and honeysuckle, shading out the herbaceous layer. These species both block out sunlight, which does not allow any other plants or trees to grow, as well as become so dense that it renders the area unusable.
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North Shore Gas Sewer Inspection
During the week of October 29th, you might have seen contractors around the neighborhood. North Shore Gas was supposed to deliver letters to all residents in Glenmore Woods, but quick poll would suggest that no homeowners received this letter, which can be found here.
It states that North Shore Gas previously upgraded the natural gas pipes in Glenmore Woods. A trenchless digging technology was used to install the new pipes to minimize disruptions to streets, parkways, sidewalks and lawns. The contractors are checking sewer lines in Glenmore Woods as a precaution. In most cases, the contractors can inspect from the street, but might need to gain access into homes to complete the inspection. Feel free to call 312-800-3280 with questions or concerns.
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HOA Meeting Minutes for September 24, 2018
Glenmore Woods HOA Meeting, September 24, 2018
Glenmore Woods Homeowners Association meeting was held on September 24, 2018 at 7:00pm . The meeting was at the Mariani offices at 900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The meeting lasted 120 minutes. The minutes from the meeting follow.
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HOA Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2018
Glenmore Woods Homeowners Meeting was held Monday, May 7th at 7:30pm. This was held at the home of Joe Sturonas. The meeting minutes follow:These meeting minutes have been approved by the HOA.
Glenmore Woods May 7, 2018 Meeting
Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association
Home of Joe Sturonas
May 7, 2018 7:30pm
The meeting was 2 hours
The Agenda for the meeting follows:
HOA Meeting Minutes for May 3, 2018
Glenmore Woods Homeowners Meeting was held Thursday, May 3rd at 5:00pm. This was held as a conference call. The meeting minutes follow:These meeting minutes have been approved by the HOA.
Glenmore Woods May 3, 2018 Meeting
Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association
Conference Bridge setup by Joe Sturonas
May 3, 2018 5:00pm
The meeting was 40 minutes
The Agenda for the meeting follows:
2018 AGM Meeting Minutes
Glenmore Woods AGM, March 5, 2018
Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association meeting was held on March 5, 2018 at 7:00pm . The meeting was at the Mariani offices at 900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The meeting lasted 90 minutes. The minutes from the meeting follow.
Glenmore Woods Homeowners Association
Annual General Meeting
900 North Shore Drive
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Monday, March 5, 2018
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Buckthorn Clearing 2018
Another incremental step to eradicate buckthorn in Glenmore Woods will continue on February 7, 2018 after taking a hiatus in 2017 due to the felling of dead trees as a result of the Emerald Ash Borer. The board voted to clear the buckthorn from Area 1, 2.5 acres of buckthorn. We chose Area 1 based on our budget and aesthetic appeal. Native Restorations has been contracted to clear Area 1 in the late winter or early spring of 2018.
Clearing involves Area 1 of all invasive trees and shrubs is almost always the first step to restoring a site. Sites that have not been managed over the years will always have woody invasive growth, most commonly buckthorn and honeysuckle, shading out the herbaceous layer. These species both block out sunlight, which does not allow any other plants or trees to grow, as well as become so dense that it renders the area unusable.
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Clearing Felled Trees Saturday January 13, 2018
After the removal of the hazardous tree removal in the winter of 2017, there were some areas that had more felled trees than others which required some clearing. There was no funding in the budget after the felling of the hazardous trees, as a result of our neighborhood devastated by the Emerald Ash Borer, which wiped out nearly all the Ash trees. We contracted in 2018 to clear the worst areas after the felling of the hazardous trees, which include:
- 28520 Oakhaven
- 28550 Oakhaven
- 28584 Ashford Ct
The clearing will start, weather permitting, on January 13th, 2018.
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HOA Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2017
Glenmore Woods Homeowners Meeting was held Monday, November 20th at 7:30pm. This will be held at the home of Joe Sturonas.
Glenmore Woods November 20, 2017 Meeting
Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association
Home of Joe Sturonas
November 20, 2017 7:30pm
The meeting was 1 hour
The Agenda for the meeting follows:
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HOA Meeting Minutes for October 30, 2017
Glenmore Woods Homeowners Meeting was held Monday, October 30th at 7:00pm. This was held at the Mariani offices at 900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The meeting minutes follow:900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
October 30, 2017 7:00pm
The meeting was 1 hour
The Agenda for the meeting follows:
HOA Meeting Minutes for September 25, 2017
The Glenmore Woods Homeowners Meeting was held on Monday, September 25th at 7:30pm. The was at the home of Joe Sturonas. The meeting minutes follow: Page 4 of 8