Land Plants - invasive

Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons) on Aug 9, 2025

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Infestation of nvasive plants (including thorns, vines and poisonous plants) have overtake native habitat, causing environmental and safety hazards for yearound Willamette Creek and adjacent properties. Portion of these invasives ignited during the 8/20/2024 OG-LO Train Trestle fire, causing fire to spread to my property and where the dry tinder has yet to be cleaned up. Invasives are vigorously spreading to sensitive habitat, threatening evergreen trees and native vegetation surrounding Willamette Creek and registered Native Backyard Habitat, Butterfly and Bird Garden on my property.

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