A total of 46 acres in Animas and Berg parks have been treated. Hundres of native trees are being planted to replace the invasive species that were removed. FARMINGTON — If you haven't taken a stroll or walked your dog through Animas and Berg parks along the Animas River in Farmington over the last year, you're in for a surprise when you do — you might not recognize the place. A two-phase, fire hazard mitigation and invasive plant species removal project that began in March 2020 has had a dramatic effect, leading to the elimination of thousands of trees and greatly opening many of the park's views. Many areas that were overgrown with brush largely have been cleared, allowing native species to enjoy a better chance of survival and greatly reducing the chances of a catastrophic wildfire.