It's New York Invasive Species Awareness Week! Invasive plant, insect, and animal species threaten our environment, economy, and even our health. What do invasive species have to do with trails? A healthy forest means happy trails and wildlife, which equals a better outdoor experience. That’s why for the last decade, our Invasives Strike Force program has strived to protect native habitats through ecological surveying, invasive species removal, and habitat restoration. Read about our ecological stewardship efforts to protect local parks and forest. |