New research shows grasses can fortify forests against buckthorn invasion

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New University of Minnesota research suggests that seeding native plants alongside invasive removal efforts may turn the tide in the battle against buckthorn. 

Buckthorn is one of Minnesota’s most widespread invasive species. Each year millions of dollars are spent trying to remove it from the state’s woodlands and forests. Most attempts offer a temporary reprieve as buckthorn quickly re-establishes dominance in the following years. 
 

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