The Oceanside woman founded Broombusters 18 years ago to save her organic blueberry farm from the woody weed. Every year since she has welcomed hundreds of volunteers who roll up their sleeves and cut it from its roots in the ground as it blooms when it’s most vulnerable to being killed.

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    6 months ago

    It’s everywhere. I’ve seen it 20km down a logging road. I’m no expert on these things but I can’t imagine it being eradicated

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      6 months ago

      eradicated no, reduced yes. the article even notes that places they worked to remove the invasive weed previously are already bouncing back with native plants.