TIMES RECORD • October 30, 2024
Invasive species are on the rise. According to Sarah Wolpow, a certified master gardener and local permaculture designer, 95% of lawns consist of invasive monoculture plants. For the first year, the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust launched biweekly invasive plant removal workshops. Under Wolpow’s guidance, trail corridors obstructed by multiflora rose were cleared, allowing wildlife to return. Based on the pilot program’s success, the nonprofit aims to educate more members in 2025, including newcomers and those who have battled invasive plant issues for decades.