Cornell University Library has initiated an exhibit named "Invasive Species," aiming to raise awareness about the dangers posed by non-native plants and insects in New York. The initiative, which opens on February 27, includes a talk from forest entomologist Mark Whitmore, emphasizing the importance of public knowledge in driving policy changes to combat invasive species. Artists, including Hovey Brock, share personal impacts of these invaders on local ecosystems, particularly highlighting the threat to hemlock trees, a vital component of the region's biodiversity.
The more people are aware of invasive species and the impacts they have on agriculture and the environment, the more pressure there's going to be on policymakers to put forward proactive measures.
I'm already seeing the effects of the hemlock woolly adelgid in our valley... You have these trees that are called 'lollipop' trees because the woolly adelgid is slowly killing off the lower branches.
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