Controlling Invasive Species as Part of Routine Trail Maintenance, NY

Detailing the results of invasive species expansion and control in the Long Island Pine Barrens Trailhead in Manorville, NY

Controlling Invasive Species as Part of Routine Trail Maintenance, NY
Invasive wineberry, on left side of trail, has been removed.

Quality Parks volunteer days at the Pine Barrens Trailhead in Manorville included many tasks like repainting the trail sign, power washing picnic tables, and trail maintenance. Meanwhile, invasive species once confined to disturbed patches near the trailhead expanded and now threatened nearby pine barrens habitat. Could invasive species control also become part of routine trail maintenance?