WONDERING what is the best method to remove invasive species?
Successful habitat restoration techniques are hard to determine. A group of graduate students seeking a Master’s of Sustainability & Environmental Management have been awarded the Hook Scholarship for 2016-17. St. Edward’s Hook Scholars Savannah, Eric, and Abigail are wondering the effectiveness of different habitat restoration techniques at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. They are currently monitoring 8-12 relatively similar areas within the preserve to investigate which methods have been more effective to manage invasions of non-native species over the long term. The research team is focusing on the removal of the Japanese privet. Their results will help restore habitats more effectively, whether it be manually removing invasive species or using native cedar mulch to deter invasive species.