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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "invasive species"

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Don’t deck the halls with invasive species

November 9, 2023

Holiday decorations can unintentionally increase the spread of invasive species

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Garlic mustard doesn’t belong in our forests but is fine in our kitchens

May 8, 2023

Invasive garlic mustard is overtaking forest (or forested) ecosystems across North America.

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Weed warriors fight for forest health

April 12, 2022

Programs allow volunteers to combat destructive invasive plants

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Wildlife managers race against the clock to protect centuries-old trees

December 2, 2021

The hemlock woolly adelgid threatens the future of hemlock trees in the Bay watershed and beyond.

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From invasive fish to sustainable dish

March 16, 2021

Chefs and wholesalers are growing the market for blue catfish

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The buzz around buying native plants

February 24, 2021

As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives

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Walking through old-growth forest in Pennsylvania

October 22, 2020

Alan Seeger Natural Area escaped clear-cutting, but threats remain

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7 beautiful native plants to substitute for popular invasives

May 15, 2020

Forgo ornamental invasives for equally attractive native alternatives

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Planting buffers for the future

April 14, 2020

Multifunctional buffers are a win-win for the environment and economy

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Bay health impacted by record flows

November 26, 2019

Largest amount of fresh water to enter the Chesapeake Bay since 1937

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