You may already have heard about Asian Mile-a-Minute Vine, (MAM), which was accidentally introduced into Pennsylvania, and is rapidly moving north, smothering fields, meadows, and woodland edges. An annual that can grow six inches a day, it blankets everything, blocking other plants’ light. Only tall trees may survive.

The invasion front is south of us, but three populations have been found in Litchfield County. The only way to stop this serious threat to New England's agriculture and environment is to prevent the spread of seeds.

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