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Stand 8 Stand 8 includes four small areas located mostly along field edges where existing vegetation or other current conditions make good opportunities for installation of permaculture projects. The following is a description of each small area and initial ideas for development. a. This area is 0.7 acres located in a low wet spot that extends into the southwestern edge of the hayfield. The area was probably abandoned for hayfield because of wet soils which made mowing difficult. Hardwood tree species established in this area and most of these were harvested in 1999. The current stand contains high densities of sweetgum, but also scattered persimmon, pecan, and walnut. Removing all sweetgums, all invasive plant species, and cutting vines from the remaining trees would allow for these species to grow well and begin to produce fruit, probably within a few years. The wetter conditions in the understory would be good for berry production on the edges where more light is available and mushroom cultivation on the interior of the unit. b. This 0.9 acre area encompasses the southern portion of the old homesite. The location is relatively high and dry and centrally located. Several scattered older open - crown trees cover the majority of this area, including a 47 inch white oak, a 36 inch pecan with a large spreading crown, and a 36 in black walnut. Under the larger trees, a dense stand of tree -of- heaven has developed as well as smaller walnuts and pecans. The tree -of- heaven here needs to be removed. Mechanical removal of trees and stumps followed by frequent mowing would be effective if the area will be closely monitored and managed in the future. Otherwise, a cut stump treatment with a triclopyr based herbicide should be considered. This work will greatly improve the aesthetics in this highly visible area, preserve the integrity of the remains of the homesite, and facilitate future establishment of other productive trees and shrubs. W. 175