Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
March 22, 2025
Wesleyan University, Middletown
Workshops
A Recreational Trails-Based Approach to Mapping and Managing Invasive Plants in Protected Areas
The trails of Lyme Land Trust preserves are enjoyed by many, including some of the most ecologically damaging invasive plant species in our region. Ashwini Sahasrabudhe will describe the trail-side patterns of infestation for several focal species based on two months of fieldwork using a simple custom-designed smartphone app, and Jim will address how LLT will use this information to inform management options. The workshop promises to be eye-opening for those who enjoy CT trails, and will be useful for anyone wishing to address invasive plant issues on land they own or manage.
Presenter(s)
Jim Arrigoni, Environmental Director, Lyme Land Conservation Trust
Ashwini Sahasrabudhe, Environmental Studies and Biology Major, Bowdoin College
Resources and Handouts
“CLCC’s annual conference is like Woodstock for Connecticut’s land conservation community. It’s an opportunity to foster connections, get inspired, and celebrate our collective accomplishments”
- Pete Govert, Executive Director, East Haddam Land Trust
Previous Conferences
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