Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Grasslands | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary Upland Meadow Restoration
Project Name
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary Upland Meadow Restoration
City/Town/Village
Rye
Site Name
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Degradation Description
An abandoned plant nursery for nearby Playland Park had evolved into an upland meadow. Eventually, the non-native and invasive porcelain berry vine (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) overtook the meadow. Other exotic and invasive plants also became established, including Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), mutiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) and common reed (Phragmites australis). Before long, the porcelain berry had smothered just about every other plant in the meadow, including several nearby trees.
Project Partners
Partners Organization
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Partners Organization
Westchester County
Completed