Invasive Plants in Your Forest

This program introduces you to some of the common exotic invasive plants that occur on Pennsylvania forestlands, including Japanese barberry, honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, multi-flora rose, privet, garlic mustard, and Japanese stilt-grass. For each plant species, ecological impacts, identification, biology, control options, and practical considerations are reviewed.

Speakers

Eric Burkhart, Instructor and Program Director, Plant Science, Shavers Creek Environmental Center.