Garlic Mustard Information

Garlic Mustard has appeared in Hanover and the Upper Valley.

It is a serious threat to forest health. We want to stop/reverse its spread.

Help prevent a forest understory that looks like this:

Garlic Mustard in Bloom

  • Check facts and research about the plant.
  • Learn why this plant is so problematic.
  • Learn how to identify the plant.
  • Check the map of hotspots in Hanover, to see if the plant has appeared near you.
  • Look for the plant in your neighborhood, report any sightings.
  • Plan to help next spring at one of the work parties that will happen in May.

- Hanover Conservation Commission and Biodiversity Committee

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