Diversifying will help reduce spread of Japanese knotweed. Potential for development of pure conifer stand. Remove invasive species, especially Japanese knotweed. Plant understory with consideration that most of section is wet for much of the year. Development of wet site species in the understory will assist in limiting invasive species.
Good conifers warrant protection from invasives.
Remove invasive species, good existing native component. Diversify overstory by introducing conifers. Adjoining land on north side of trail directly east and west of Sand Point Way NE allows for development of good wildlife habitat. Excellent area for enhancement of wildlife habitat. Two parcels of land directly adjacent to the trail are owned by the DPR and provide a sizable area for habitat development.