Non-native, invasive plants are one of the biggest threats to the health
of our forests. We’ll talk about these plants, from wild parsnip to
Japanese knotweed to garlic mustard, and what’s being done to combat
them.
This is the time of year when road crews mow along the state highways. Timing is critical because at least a dozen invasive species grow along the roads.
Scientists have confirmed that a non-native plant, called variable-leaved watermilfoil, is growing in the southern end of Missisquoi Bay, in Lake Champlain.