invasive plants

A path winds through a forest with little undergrowth.

Study shows forest damage persists after 1999 tornado hit Greater Cincinnati

Bill Rinehart

A study of a University of Cincinnati-owned nature preserve has given researchers an idea of the power of invasive species.

UC Biology Professor Denis Conover points to the Higan Cherry, one of the most concerning invasive plants.

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Invasive plants are on the rise in Cincinnati. Now some are calling for a stricter state policy

Ann Thompson

Higan cherry, Amur cork tree, Amur honeysuckle, wintercreeper and English ivy are among the top invasive species in the Queen City.

UC biology professor Denis Conover said many nonnative and invasive plants spreading in woods were planted as ornamentals

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Plant native plants. That's the message from a survey showing native plants are overrun by invasive species

Ann Thompson

Every 100 years, Cincinnati botanists survey the plant landscape. The results show nonnative invasive species are thriving, and that means many native plants are not.

Unidentified volunteers tackle non-native plants in Kingswood Park.

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'Tis the season for weeding out non-native plants

Bill Rinehart

For some, springtime means planting. For others, it means removing plants. Volunteers tackled a persistent problem at a Deerfield Township park last weekend and Great Parks of Hamilton County plans a similar county-wide operation this coming weekend.

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Fighting Invasive Species? There's An App For That

Bill Rinehart

Updated March 6, 2:07 p.m.As spring approaches, Great Parks of Hamilton County is hoping for a little help in stopping the spread of a perennial problem.…