The Amur cork tree is a native of Eastern Asia and was originally planted as an ornamental. Now considered invasive, it has spread into natural areas across the Northeast and is expanding rapidly in Cold Spring Park's wetland red maple forest. According to Dr. John Regosin, former Deputy Director of Mass. Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, if left unchecked, the Amur cork tree could permanently alter the ecosystem and severely diminish habitat qu…
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