Managing invasive forest shrubs, vines, and herbs.

Many hardwood forests have invasive shrubs and related species that wholly or partialy dominate the understory. These plants can limit the growth and reproduction of the forest, impair access, alter ecosystem conditions, reduce biological diversity and reduce the quality of wildlife habitat. Dr. Peter Smallidge, Cornell University, will describe a framework for understanding how invasive forest plant species can be evaluated and management strategies developed to achieve ownership goals. Invasion characteristics and management recommendations for several common forest invasive plants will be discussed. The live broadcast was November 2011. Presented by Dr. Peter Smallidge, Cornell University Cooperative Extension.