Brown County Native Woodlands Project

Several individuals, who share the belief that we must act now to save our
forests from the devastating impact of non-native invasive plant species,
formed The Brown County Native Woodlands Project (BCNWP). This local
initiative began in February of this year with area volunteers to minimize
the effect of invasive species in Brown County. Some goals of the group
include: educate landowners and land managers about the problem; train
volunteers to help map non-native invasive plant infestations; encourage
public and private entities and individuals to eradicate targeted species;
hire crews to remove them, when necessary and where possible, using
environmentally sound methods; and suggest native plant alternatives.

The BCNWP meet about once a month to discuss local projects. Currently the
group is mapping the occurrence of four primary invasive species along the
roads in Brown County. To learn more how you can get involved with this
project or how to begin your own local project, contact Julie Rubly at
812-988-0246 or jrubly@tnc.org.