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r Sequoia Ecological Consulting,Inc. CaIVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction C-19 J November 2025 SOD would be implemented. The Pitch Canker Task Force offers additional information regarding treatment and guidelines for handling woody material infected by pitch canker fungus, which would be monitored for recommendation changes (Pitch Canker Task Force 2023). PD-3.5.3: Yellow Starthistle Yellow starthistle is an annual that germinates in February and March and matures in June and July. It produces viable seeds at late senescence of the flower head, and it is therefore vital to control before that point. Management would strategically combine chemical, manual, and mechanical (mowing) methods for removal. Physical methods should focus on reducing seed production and preventing seed germination. Methods for yellow starthistle removal would be based on treatments described by the Cal-IPC. Effective and common treatment methods for yellow starthistle include mowing and focused herbicide application, but other methods may be used as determined by a professional. PD-3.5.4: French Broom French broom is a particularly ignitable invasive species known for its ability to shade out seedlings, replace native plant species, and carry fire into tree canopies. This species creates a large seed bank and readily resprouts from the root after cutting,freezing,or fire(Cal-IPC 2020).Removal of French broom is a priority,as the species presents increased fire hazard, has a robust seedbank, and causes adverse impacts to habitat and aesthetics. Methods for French broom removal would be based on treatments described by the Cal-IPC. Effective and common treatment methods for French broom include pulling and focused herbicide application, but other methods may be used as determined by a professional. PD-3.5.5:Stinkwort Stinkwort is a strong-smelling, sticky annual that is common in disturbed areas. Due to prolific seed production, seed barbules, and lack of livestock palatability, stinkwort may easily colonize and subsequently disperse and outcompete native species. Pulling by hand or with a hoe to remove the entire plant, along with its roots, is the best method of control. Removal should occur prior to flowering in the fall to avoid spreading of seeds. Focused herbicide applications can be used as well, as determined by a professional. PD-3.5.6:Snake Fungal Disease Snake fungal disease comes from a fungus that lives in the soil. This disease causes face abnormalities, scabs, abnormal molting, and other issues as the fungus consumes keratin in the scales (Thompson et al. 2018). Symptoms are typically mild but can be fatal, as they may prevent snakes from locating and consuming prey. Snakes, such as the federally and state threatened Alameda whipsnake, are susceptible to this disease.Spread of the fungus to new locations may occur when people track contaminated soil embedded in clothing, shoes, or