by admin | May 6, 2011 | Invasive Species
Wild chervil, Anthriscus sylvestris, a non-native plant from Europe seems to be exploding in numbers and range across the state. It can be seen flowering along roadsides, fields and forest edges in late May or early June. I became aware of this plant in the late 1990s...
by admin | Mar 1, 2011 | Invasive Species
You are if you consume invasive species. A new website has been set up to delve into the subject of consuming invasive species. Here is an excerpt from their introduction: It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week, and although every week is unofficially Invasive Species...
by admin | Feb 28, 2011 | Invasive Species
Here is a good overview of the effects this insect has had in the Midwest and what we should expect to happen in New York. CLICK HERE. Below is a video of a June 2010 newscast about the beetle first showing up in Western New...
by admin | Feb 25, 2011 | Invasive Species
From Bill Moorhead: CLICK HERE for an announcement of two 1-day plant identification workshops, a Fairfield County edition and a Litchfield county edition, taught by me and co-sponsored by Aton Forest Inc. and Highstead Arboretum, focusing on distinguishing invasive...
by admin | Feb 15, 2011 | Funding and Jobs, Invasive Species
There are 8 positions open this summer for controlling giant hogweed. Five positions for manual control and three for herbicide control. Salary The beginning compensation rate as of April 1, 2010 is $13.27. To Apply For more information on how to apply contact Naja...
by admin | Jan 21, 2011 | Horticulture, Invasive Species
To stay in tune with the coming gnome movie (Gnomeo and Juliet) we found a video to help you control what may be a growing problem. When it comes to invasives we all need some comic relief.- Steve Young...
