Chinese privet was brought to the U.S. in the 1800s as a decorative hedge, but it has spread rapidly across the Southeast, now covering more than 1 million acres in Alabama alone. The small, woody ...

Over the past few weeks riding down our county roads, I have noticed the Chinese privet turning green. After Easter, everyone will notice these plants because they will load the edges of the woods ...

Let’s talk about a threat to our nation. The threat is silent, ongoing, happening in our own yards and parks, and threatens our wild and natural areas, both wetlands and uplands. The State of Florida ...

Nearly 350,000 hikers, mountain bikers, kayakers, picnickers, pickleball players and other visitors have enjoyed Mountain Creek Park each year since its 2022 debut on the banks of Lake Norman. Sadly, ...