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Invasive Species Spotlight: Japanese Snowball

Viburnum is a genus with around 150 species of shrubs or small trees that are mostly native to temperate regions of Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Many species have become quite popular in the horticulture trade for their attractive flowers and autumn color.  Chief among them are a...

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Invasive Species Spotlight: Japanese Angelica Tree (Aralia elata)

The Japanese angelica tree (Aralia elata) is an invasive species that is relatively new to the Mid-Atlantic states. It is hard to know exactly when this species escaped into natural areas, but it likely went undetected for some time because of its close resemblance to the native species...

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Uncovering Secrets of the Forest

Have you ever wondered what kinds of stories a tree could tell? If only we shared a common language, trees could regale us with tales about the lands they have occupied for decades, or in some cases, even centuries. Fortunately, we don’t necessarily need to speak with trees to learn from them....

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