Reed Canary Grass grows from an aggressive underground stem system, forming massive colonies that crowd out other vegetation. Its growth is so rapid and prolific, and its environmental tolerances so broad, that it is capable of fully clogging stream channels, filling shallow ponds and lakes, dramatically degrading fish and wildlife habitat.
Did You Know? The mid-elevation Sierra coniferous forest supports a remarkable diversity of tree species. Here ponderosa pine, incense-cedar, white fir, sugar pine, and scattered groves of giant sequoia intermix, forming one of the most extensive stands of old-growth coniferous forest remaining in the world. more...
