I finally finished work yesterday on removing the mass of Natal grass from the central trail through the preserve.
I now have a relatively easy task of clearing branches away from this and other paths, which will involve loppers and shouldn't take more than a single visit.
The fire lane still lies unmowed despite pledges to get the work done. It remains an eyesore, an exotic weed sink and a fire hazard. Also, when it's mowed it's easier to find the trash the neighbors have tossed over the fence.
Meanwhile, my next major project is to work on the trail on the south tract in preparation for Nature Fest and to make it easier for me to get around the property.