Adopt-a-Plot Non-native Invasive Plant Management
A diverse ecosystem will also be resilient, because it contains many species with overlapping ecological functions that can partially replace one another. The more complex the network is, the more complex its pattern of interconnections, the more resilient it will be. ~ Fritjof Capra
Non-native invasive plants are one of the biggest threats to our natural habitats. Adopt-a-Plot is a program designed to turn concern to action. Volunteers participating in the program receive invasive plant identification training and a plot of Sanctuary land to map, monitor, and conduct removals on. Visits are conducted at the convenience of the volunteers and can be done solo or as group projects. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsay Hollister for how to get involved.
Area Invasive Species Documented On-site
Species of most concern:
The NIP's listed below are widespread, and/or are reproducing quickly. These are being actively managed by staff and volunteers.
Hotspots!
Hotspots are areas of our property that are heavily infested with a variety of NNI's. Along trails and recently disturbed areas are where NNI's thrive.
No one is too young to help rid our forests of invasive plants!