Goal
Project goal:Document the presence and spread of Amur cork-tree (
Phellodendron amurense) to assist in the evaluation of the invasiveness of this species.
Approach
Project Approach:
Survey of sanctuaries and surrounding properties to document the presence of Amur cork-tree. Record and map cork-tree locations using GPS and record data on tree size.
Results
Project Results:
Amur cork-tree was documented to have spread over long distances from planting locations at all sites. Documentation was submitted to the Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group (MIPAG) to assist with the evaluation of this species for invasiveness in Massachusetts. Amur cork-tree was subsequently determined to be a likely invasive species in Massachusetts and was banned for importation and sale by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
Locations
Project Locations:
| Boston Nature Center | Survey of sanctuaries and surrounding properties to document the presence of Amur cork-tree. |
| Drumlin Farm | Survey of sanctuaries and surrounding properties to document the presence of Amur cork-tree. |
| Ipswich River | Survey of sanctuaries and surrounding properties to document the presence of Amur cork-tree. |
Details
Project Details:
For more information, contact Lou Wagner, Regional Scientist.
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