Many of the people I know spend hours and days of their lives trying to remove invasive plant species from the natural environment. As we cut, dig, burn or spray plants such as garlic mustard and European buckthorn, we curse … Continue reading →
Note: The author has spent 20 years bashing buckthorn at his recreational property, Oak Hills Farm, which includes about five acres of buckthorn. Over the last two years, he has volunteered with Toronto Nature Stewards, tackling buckthorn at Roxborough and … Continue reading →
Why has the Switchback become overgrown with invasive species, and could it be repaired to become a showcase for native species and pollinators?
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