Delaware Invasive Species Council

– Village of Arden Forest Committee – The Arden Woods is a New Castle County-designated Critical Natural Area and has been significantly impacted by the spread of invasive flora species. A recent increase in the local deer population compounds this problem. Deer browse preferentially on native species, giving the invasive species an advantage. Volunteers from the community donate many hours each year to the removal of invasive species. The specific objectives of this project are The Village of Arden Forest…

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– Cherry Hill Manor Maintenance Association – The Cherry Hill Manor townhouse community has open space is owned collectively by the 89 homes in the neighborhood and maintained via the Cherry Hill Manor Maintenance Association. This is a volunteer organization charged with collecting an annual assessment from homeowners and overseeing the upkeep of the commonly owned spaces. In 2020 the Association looked to expand their cleanup efforts to make areas more attractive for activities such as bike riding and walking…

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– Town of Magnolia, Delaware – The Town of Magnolia is targeting critical post-treatment of an invasive colony of Tree of Heaven trees in the heart of residential properties in the town.  In April of 2021 the Town Council was informed about a colony of 15 fully-grown Tree of Heaven trees as well as saplings.  The Council was briefed by University of Delaware Extension and Delaware Department of Agriculture and Council members decided to proactively prevent the further spread of…

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