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Reserve an Uprooter

Uprooter (Buckthorn Puller) Loan Program

To assist with the control of invasive buckthorn within the watershed district, RPBCWD has two Uprooter tools available for loan with a $250 deposit each (check, cash, or money order). A deposit will be returned to you when you drop off the Uprooter in good condition. If you do not return the Uprooter or return it with signficant damage, we will keep the deposit for use toward replacement.

 

HOW DOES AN UPROOTER WORK?

The Uprooter is a large lever that allows you to pull buckthorn up by the root. Visit TheUprooter.com to learn more about basic operation of and techniques for using the Uprooter.

 

WHO CAN BORROW AN UPROOTER?

An Uprooter may be borrowed by a resident or organization that plans to remove buckthorn within the watershed district boundary (see map). When on loan, the Uprooter must stay within the watershed district.

 

FOR HOW MANY DAYS MAY I BORROW AN UPROOTER? CAN I BORROW MORE THAN ONE?

You can borrow an Uprooter for up to 10 days. If available at time of pickup, we will allow you to borrow a second Uprooter for an additional $250 deposit.

 

HOW DO I RESERVE AN UPROOTER?

Submit the reservation request form below. We will reach out to you to confirm availability and schedule a pickup time.

 

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I PICK UP THE UPROOTER? CAN I JUST STOP BY?

The Uprooter may be picked up during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, from the RPBCWD office located at 18681 Lake Dr E, Chanhassen. We may be able to accommodate a weekday evening pickup/dropoff if staff are already present in office due to a board or other meeting. Due to staff fieldwork and remote schedules, please reach out in advance so we can make sure someone is available to meet you.

 

Reservation Request Form

After you submit the form, staff will reach out to confirm availability and schedule pickup. When you pickup the Uprooter, bring a $250 deposit in the form of check, cash, or money order. 

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