The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announced the successful removal of invasive plants from the Allegheny National Forest with help from community volunteers.
On April 25, a group of seven volunteers removed 24 lawn bags full of garlic mustard from the Buckaloons Recreation Area at the forest’s annual garlic mustard pull.
Garlic mustard is an invasive plant species native to Europe which was introduced in the 1800s for herbal uses. Garlic mustard is a fast-spreading plant which crowds and outcompetes native species for sunlight, moisture, and vital nutrients.
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