Start Date
15-11-2024 2:13 PM
End Date
15-11-2024 2:21 PM
Description
This presentation addresses the ecological threat posed by invasive honeysuckle in the Runkle Woods on Wright State's campus. Originally from Europe and Asia, honeysuckle aggressively outcompetes native flora due to its rapid growth, shade tolerance, and allelopathic properties. The students observed widespread honeysuckle in both new and old growth forest areas, with greater density in younger regions. Ineffective control methods—such as cutting without herbicide—often worsen infestations. Drawing on a regional study, the students propose a targeted management plan involving cutting and herbicide application, stem injection for larger plants, and reintroducing native species like spicebush. Their strategy aims to reduce honeysuckle spread, restore native biodiversity, and improve long-term forest health.
Repository Citation
Grine, Mesa; Hazelett, Daniel; Healy, Cassie; and Kandregula, Padma Deepika, "Management of the invasive honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)" (2024). Runkle Woods Symposia. 7.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/woods_symposium/2024/novermber16/7
Management of the invasive honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)
This presentation addresses the ecological threat posed by invasive honeysuckle in the Runkle Woods on Wright State's campus. Originally from Europe and Asia, honeysuckle aggressively outcompetes native flora due to its rapid growth, shade tolerance, and allelopathic properties. The students observed widespread honeysuckle in both new and old growth forest areas, with greater density in younger regions. Ineffective control methods—such as cutting without herbicide—often worsen infestations. Drawing on a regional study, the students propose a targeted management plan involving cutting and herbicide application, stem injection for larger plants, and reintroducing native species like spicebush. Their strategy aims to reduce honeysuckle spread, restore native biodiversity, and improve long-term forest health.
