Hi Barbara, thanks again for another report. Himalayan blackberry is well established throughout the Portland metropolitan area, like starlings and other species. We hope individuals in local communities take action against these well established invasives, though - it is possible to reduce and control the spread of these invasive species if people work together to control them.

Thank you for your report.

Lisa DeBruyckere
Feb. 25, 2009, 12:04 p.m.