Sep 24 Environment 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. By Kristin Espeland Sep 24 Environment Windstorm-Felled Trees Could Invite Invasives in Parks Kristin Espeland
Sep 20 Local News 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. By Kristin Espeland Sep 20 Local News Felled Trees in Parks Could Invite Invasives Kristin Espeland