Do your part to control invasive species by learning what they are an how they are released into the environment! Even plants can pose a threat: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/feb15/dd59-invasivespecies.html | National Ocean Service

Invasive species management is a key part of every stewardship plan—and at Cranesville Swamp Preserve, autumn olive is one of our biggest challenges. 🌿 From tiny sprouts to towering thickets, this fast-growing shrub outcompetes native plants and alters habitat structure. That’s why our stewardship teams in Maryland/DC and West Virginia are laser-focused on controlling it. 👏 In this reel, hear from Catie Embly, TNC MD/DC Conservation Steward, and Kaitlyn Olson, TNC WV Stewardship and GIS Coordi

🌿🙂The Invasive Species Control Techniques and Practical Skills training successfully completed Day 1 of a three-day program in the Pearl River Community, located on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. ✂️Participants applied control techniques in a stand of privet after receiving safety instructions on using chainsaws and hand tools. 🪴Later, they explored a stand of rivercane, engaging in discussions about the significance of rivercane to the Mississippi Choctaws, the threats posed by invasive spe