Mechanical Harvesting Restores Heard Pond from Water Chestnut Infestation

/ Published in Aquatic Invasive Species, Aquatic Plant Management
Invasive Water Chestnut forms dense mats that displace native species and interfere with recreational activities.
Heard Pond became so heavily infested that the beauty and recreational value of it were lost.  Once flourishing with native water lilies Heard Pond had a reputation for great fishing and bird watching.  All gone, due to the lack of open water, nearly completely covered with water chestnut. Water chestnuts are native to parts of Eurasia