Invasive Species in Massachusetts

Management on Mass Audubon Sanctuaries

Yellow iris invading a marsh

Mass Audubon has implemented invasive species control projects on many of its sanctuaries. In accordance with our invasive species management strategy, our invasive species control work is targeted toward early detection and rapid response. Projects are implemented using an adaptive management approach, in which we seek to learn from the management process and adapt our approach based on what we have learned. Management projects typically include monitoring that records conditions prior to management, tracks progress toward achieving management goals, and provides information that can be used to improve future invasives species control efforts.

Learn about some of Mass Audubon's recent invasive species control projects:

• Amur Cork-Tree Mapping
• Common reed control at Mass Audubon sanctuaries statewide
• Invasive shrub control at Drumlin Farm and Broadmoor wildlife sanctuaries
• Swallow-wort Control in Mass Audubon’s Greater Boston Region
• Tall mannagrass control at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary