Ohio's Pearmageddon: Replace Invasives with Natives
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Ohios Pearmageddon: A Battle Against Invasive Callery Pear Trees
Ohio has banned callery pear trees due to their invasive nature and rapid spread. MetroParks in Butler County launched Pearmageddon, encouraging residents to remove these trees and two other invasives, Japanese barberry and burning bush. Homeowners can apply for a free native replacement tree or shrub by cutting down the invasive plants, snapping a photo, and submitting an online application by April second. The program has gained popularity, with many excited about the initiative and the potential for native plant growth. However, some express concerns about the high costs of removing large, old trees. Park crews are repurposing cut-down pears and cedars by sinking them in lakes to create fish habitats. Officials are exploring grants to help with removal costs, demonstrating a collaborative effort to replace problem plants with native species and give invasives a new purpose underwater.
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