The LIISMA Team of Bill, Abby, Melody, and Kassidy wishes to thank everyone who attended and participated in our Partners Meeting and Workshop on May 26. Special thanks to our presenters, Amanda Furcall, Dr. Dave Coyle, and Kelsey Parker. If you weren’t able to make it, worry not – these great presentations have been recorded and posted to the LIISMA Youtube channel.
Amanda Furcall shared the great work that she and the Sisters of St. Joseph have started on their North Woods Restoration Project at the Brentwood campus. The Sisters have received funding from NYSDEC through the “Regenerate New York” Forestry Cost Share Grants for restoration, reforestation, and invasive species management on 11.4 acres of degraded forest adjacent to their agricultural easement land. The project includes the control of (Ailanthus altissima), commonly known as tree of heaven. Ailanthus is the preferred host of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula).
Dr. Dave Coyle presented “Bradford and Callery Pears: The Worst Trees Ever?” Dr. Coyle is an Assistant Professor, Forest Health and Invasive Species, Forestry and Environmental Conservation Department at Clemson University. Dr. Coyle shared the origin of the pear trees, as well as the impacts and control methods. Several herbicides work to control the plants. So, are these the worst trees ever? Dr. Coyle made a strong case for it.
Kelsey Parker is a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center. Kelsey discussed the uses of remote sensing for invasive species monitoring and management, and how research can best be applied to field applications.
Great presentations! Thank you!
