Invasive exotic plants, with no natural controls such as disease and insects, have covered large areas of the park. In the process these interlopers have crowded out many native species that are vital to a healthy ecosystem.
Park employees and volunteers use a variety of techniques including pulling plants, cutting seed heads, prescribed fire and applying chemicals to eliminate exotic species like Privet, Japanese Honeysuckle, Chinese Yam and Johnson Grass.
Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council An organization leading the fight against invasive exotic plants in Tennessee. more...
Did You Know?
The Kentuckians of the Orphan Brigade began their Confederate service in Clarksville, Tennessee. They were called orphans because their home state did not secede from the Union.
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