Common buckthorn trees and shrubs are difficult to control once they get a foothold. Here's how to manage these landscape ...

The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, is spreading and causing trouble in the U.S. Here's what to do if you find this invasive insect.

Invasive buckthorn is easy to identify and hard to eradicate. There are two species of concern: common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), which appear as woody ...

Buckthorn and other exotic plant species can take over a plot of land, squeezing out native plants. Insects with plant-specific diets might find their necessary plants disappearing or gone.

Unwanted plants, animals and pests are the targets of Brampton’s invasive species program. The strategy that is being rolled out is meant to safeguard natural areas and green infrastructure by ...

February 23, 2023 ID That Tree: Invasive Tree of Heaven Purdue Extension Forestry & Natural Resources Strengthening lives and livelihoods.

Since you want to add more edibles to your landscape, this would be a good addition, although it might not be easy to find.

Goats graze in Brule River State Forest to thwart invasive buckthorn The animals offer a nontoxic alternative to pesticides for removing the small tree, which outcompetes native plants.

Both invasive buckthorn species thrive in canopy gaps and along forest edges, where plenty of light reaches the forest floor. In either location, buckthorn arrives via birds that eat the fruit and ...

Buckthorn plants pulled from the edge of the escarpment, awaiting disposal. (Courtesy New York State Parks) The four member Invasive Species Strike Team poses with the Buckthorn.

Invasive shrubs, such as buckthorn and Japanese barberry, can also contribute to human health impacts. Invasive shrubs create ...