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Volunteers to naturalize Richland Creek banks

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

out richlandVolunteers are needed to help Haywood Waterways root the invasive plants out of Richland Creek’s banks at Vance Street Park in Waynesville. From 2 to 5 p.m. April 29, the group will remove Japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet, Chinese privet and Japanese honeysuckle.

These species strangle and outcompete native plants, creating a riparian — or streamside — zone that offers less food for wildlife and less protection against erosion. Bring boots, gloves and a willingness to get dirty. Tools and refreshments provided. Eric Romaniszyn, 828.476.4667 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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