In the early 1900s, the U.S. Soil Erosion Service distributed 85 million seedlings of kudzu over 3 million acres of sloped embankments to prevent erosion. While the initial intention probably seemed like a good idea, other issues took precedence over maintaining the weed, which quickly took over everything in its path. According to a recent article in Raleigh’s major newspaper, officials wanting to increase the production of biofuels in the South are planning to start mass plantings of another aggressive and invasive weed: Arundo.
Filed under: Invasive plants, Invasive species, Weed Control | Tagged: arundo, bamboo, biofuels, domestic fuel, ethanol, giant reed, invasive weeds, kudzu | 1 Comment »
