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Windstorm-Felled Trees Could Invite Invasives in Parks

Last week’s windstorm thrashed more than power lines. It tossed debris across city parks and took down hundreds of trees. Now, with new clearings and sunny spots, the parks are more vulnerable than ever to invasive species. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports.

Published September 24, 2008
Categorized as Local News Tagged bush honeysuckle, cherokee park, invasive species, Iroquois Park, Parks, tornado, Trees, wind storm

Felled Trees in Parks Could Invite Invasives

Felled trees have also created new openings in previously shaded areas. Parks natural resources manager Bennett Knox says the priority, post-storm, will be making sure that no invasive species take root in the newly created sunny spots.

Published September 20, 2008
Categorized as Local News Tagged bennett knox, invasive species, Parks, Trees

Could Killing Kudzu Save Your Life?

A young woman survived five days, pinned in her wrecked truck. Rescuers couldn’t see her in a ravine because of the sprawling kudzu.

Published August 28, 2008
Categorized as Blog Archive, Environment Blog Tagged invasive species, kudzu, north carolina
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