Mapping Connecticut’s understory from outer space
The researchers developed a strategy that distinguished plant species with an overall accuracy of 93% and determined that around 53% of Connecticut’s understory is now comprised of invasive plant species like barberry, bittersweet, winged euonymus (burning bush), and multi-flora rose.
Mapping Connecticut’s understory from outer space
Steve is from MA so this likely hits home. It shocked me. Those are huge numbers and an ecosystem threat. I see invasives moving in on my land but it is not as bad as this. At least, I hope so.