#ForestryFactFriday: Meet the "Vine That Ate the South" 🌿🚜 We are kicking off a new series on the invasive species threatening North Carolina’s landscape!

First up is a plant every Southerner recognizes: Kudzu. Introduced in the 19th century to help prevent erosion, this vine did its job a little too well. Today, Kudzu runs rampant across the South, smothering everything in its path. For foresters, it’s a major headache—it damages timber quality and can make a stand nearly impossible to harvest. 📖 Learn how to identify and manage it here: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pueraria-montana-var-lobata/