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Lizzie Bishop/Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District
Date Shot/Created
08/29/2026Media Usage Rights/License
Copyrighted, All Rights Reserved - Used by Permission
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Originally planted as an ornamental tree, invasive chokecherry trees have spread aggressively into natural Alaska ecosystems, particularly along streambanks. Anchorage Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and partners host an annual Anchorage Weed Smackdown to remove invasive trees from parks. In 2026, 92 volunteers joined at Valley of the Moon Park.
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