Finally got my watershed gadget presentation done and posted (see sidebar). Its a pretty "old-school" tool for removing some of the invasive plants that run rampant in our region--especially the shrub varieties like bush honeysuckle, privet, and multiflora rose. Not to be outdone though, I am including a link to a company that uses sheep (and i've heard goats as well) to clear invasives from areas where they have become widespread. The flocks of sheep that are let losse are apparently so proficient that, unfortunately, they will also wipe out anything else growing alongside the invasives so, its like carpet-bombing a natural area. Still, its seems a pretty good option for those areas that are so overrun with invasives that requiring clearing in order to start over from scratch. http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/sheep-munch-invasive-plants-atlanta-airport-997322#.
Anyhow, I'll be down in South Florida for Thanksgiving week and reporting from down there any watershed issues that I might be able to uncover. I am hoping to run a loop from my house in Lake Worth, over the causeway to Palm Beach Island, and back home this trip. I'll send you all some sweet photos of the Florida beaches and maybe even some cool swamp pics. Have a great week!
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