BOISE, Idaho — A major restoration project is underway at Kathryn Albertson Park as Boise Parks and Recreation works to remove invasive Russian olive trees from a five-acre section of the park.

“We’re removing Russian olives to try and increase biodiversity, as well as reduce hazardous fuels in the area," said Martha Brabec, the Foothills Restoration Specialist with Boise Parks and Recreation.

The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Idaho Department of Lands aimed at reducing wildfire risks within the wildland urban interface (WUI).

“Invasive species removal and fuels mitigation often go hand-in-hand in," said Brabec.

WATCH | Hear from Brabec and park-goers about the removal project Timber!: Russian olive tree removal project underway at Kathryn Albertson Park

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