Offshoots crew member treating invasive plants as part of the Stoneham High School Wetland Restoration
At Stoneham High School in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the Offshoots installation team is helping restore an existing wetland through invasive species removal and large-scale native planting. Working as a subcontractor for SumCo Eco-Contracting, our team is eliminating porcelain berry, oriental bittersweet, and buckthorn creating space for native vegetation to reestablish and thrive.
These invasive species can spread quickly and crowd out native vegetation, making it difficult for native plants to grow and reducing habitat for wildlife. Removing them gives existing native plants room to grow and prepares the site for new plantings.
Once construction of the new boardwalk is complete, Offshoots will install more than 10,000 native plants throughout the wetland, along with restoration seed mixes. The planting will include native trees and shrubs such as red maple, black gum, winterberry, and spice bush, along with ferns, sedges, and flowering plants. These species will help reestablish vegetation in areas affected by invasive plants while providing food and habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.
Read more about the project here: https://www.stoneham-ma.gov/1023/HS-Wetlands-Restoration