2/18/2023 0 Comments Maple sapling the long dark![]() ![]() ![]() Recommendations are focused on preventing these organisms from being established in the first place. There are no recommendations for removing established worm populations and research into the changes in forest ecosystems is ongoing. ![]() Long term risks for our native hardwood forests are a concern for foresters and natural resource professionals alike. The worms can disrupt the lifecycle of certain plant species browsed by animals which leaves the remaining tree seedlings the only food source available. Earthworms can effect changes in the forest soil making it difficult for native plants (such as sugar maple) to survive. Worms in the northeastern US are exotic and some are invasive meaning they can become established and disrupt the native species present. Sugar makers may not know that earthworms and relatively newer invaders the so-called “crazy snake worm” pose a significant threat to their sugarbush. Gardeners know that earthworms can be beneficial for growing vegetables and flowers by helping with soil aeration and producing fertilizer through their castings. Listen to the podcasts here Transcripts of Podcasts Sugarbush Health Exotic Earthworms ![]()
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