They’re beautiful but they’re also detrimental to Alaska’s forests and riparian ecosystems. European bird cherry or mayday trees, and Canada red chokecherry trees, disrupt native vegetation and negatively impact wildlife.
News Archive
Join us for Community Weed-Pull Events this Summer!
June 13th-19th is Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Volunteer to help prevent the spread of invasive plants.
Kenai Peninsula Weed Free Gravel Certification Program
Learn from Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District’s webinar, “Alaska’s Weed Free Gravel Program – What Contractors need to know.” Certification is probably easier than you think.
2020 summer field work highlights
Infestations of bird vetch, white sweetclover, reed canarygrass and Mayday trees were tackled by the KP-CISMA and volunteers!
European bird cherry removal program launched in Homer
A peninsula-wide survey of invasive Mayday trees, and a new cost share program for landowners encourages reporting & removal.