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Controlling Mile a Minute Vines

On this Saturday, we will be offering a free

orientation on the threat of invasive species like Mile-a-minute vine in

Westford. After the orientation attendees will have the opportunity to

join our volunteers in gathering these vines and removing them from the

area.

Thanks to some very observant residents, the presence

of these vines in Westford was discovered in two places about two years

ago. They grow so fast that a new vine can reach the top of a large

tree in one Summer. Furthermore a single vine will produce a large

number of seeds, which then get spread by wind, birds, deer and streams.

The MaM vines are particularly threatening because they are near

Tadmuck Brook and an unnamed brook which both flow into the main stem of

Stony Brook (which eventually flows into the Merrimack River).

We recommend long sleeve shirts, pants and garden gloves.

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