MANAGEMENT OPTIONS:
for
long term management
of Siberian elm reduction of seed sources is essential.
Manual during the growing season seedlings can be hand pulled and girdled.
On sites with few seed sources the large trees can be cut down and resprouts trimmed.
Chemical- to avoid resprouts after cutting or
girdling cut stumps may be treated with systemic herbicides such as glyphosate (e.g.,Roundup) and triclopyr (e.g.,Garion).
Other- A regular regime of prescribed burning in
fire-adapted communities will kill seedlings.