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Nanticoke Conservancy Assists in Work to Limit Spotted Lanternfly in Sussex County
Published in the Seaford Star, November 17, 2022
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Spotted Lanternfly, a destructive and non-native invasive pest reported by the Delaware Department of Agriculture has migrated into Sussex County (reported in the July 27th issue of the Seaford Star), affecting a wide host of Delaware agricultural crop products, including trees. A statewide quarantine has now been created to reduce Delaware’s populations of this invasive species and to reduce migration out of Delaware into other states.
Tree of Heaven, also an invasive species, is necessary for the Spotted Lanternfly to reproduce, and eliminating this species helps decrease this insect’s populations and spread. Recently a stand of Tree of Heaven trees was identified on the Nanticoke Conservancy’s Millstone Tract and along its trail near Bridgeville. Upon inspection, none of the invasive insects were found, but NRWC’s board decided to act immediately. On Saturday October 22nd as part of the Conservancy’s semi-annual “Chapel Branch Clean-Up Day” activities, one group of six volunteers travelled to the NRWC’s Millstone Tract to attack and remove a large section of the Tree of Heaven species trees identified at this site, protecting this lovely forested public-access tract into the future. With many hours of significant work (and camaraderie too) along Millstone’s beautiful trail, scores of 1 foot saplings and up to 10 inch diameter huge Tree of Heaven invasive trees were removed. The photos show progress during the “attack”, and--- through the wonderful generosity of Cut ‘Em Up Tree Care of Seaford, all debris will be removed and destroyed. All in all, a great service to Sussex County and to Delaware! The Nanticoke Conservancy protects lands for conservation in the Nanticoke watershed—for YOU!! Marlene Mervine, Executive Director, NRWC |
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VisitorsA counter placed at Chapel branch nature trails is reporting an average of 1,567 visitors per month! Come enjoy the trails and be counted!
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Grey Fox ReleaseNRWC assisted the delaware council of wildlife rehabilitors and educators with the release of a young grey fox near our archer tract. The Grey fox is the state mammal of delaware.
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PlantingsWE WORK HARD TO MAINTAIN NATIVE PLANTS AT OUR TRACTS. Thanks to everbloom nursery for donating 60 flowering herbaceous plantings for our newton woods tracts!
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NewslettersSee Previous nRWC News here!
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Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards 2021
Congratulations to Ron Russell, gary focht, and harry brake, three of nrwc's Most valuable volunteers!
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Seaford FFA Donates Bat Boxes
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