Miconia — mechanical removal protocol

Type
mechanical
Habitats
mesic forest, wet forest

Summary

Hand-pulling of seedlings and sapling felling for larger individuals. Emphasizes preventing seed set above all else.

Protocol

Survey in a grid pattern. Hand-pull seedlings under 1m. Cut-and-bag reproductive individuals. Return at 3 months and annually for 10 years (seed bank longevity).

Safety

Standard field safety: terrain hazards, hydration, communication protocol.
Record aaaaaaaaUpdated 4/17/2026