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Introduced earthworms have spread across North America, reshaping ecosystems and threatening native plant and wildlife species. In this webinar, Katalin Szlavecz explores the ecological roles of earthworms in forest ecosystems, the first and second waves of earthworm invasion, and their profound impact on below-ground processes. She will discuss how these invasions have drastically altered both soil dynamics and aboveground biodiversity, providing key insights into the ongoing ecological shifts driven by nonnative earthworms.
Who is this for?
- Foresters
- Urban foresters and arborists
- Wildlife biologists
- Ecologists and conservationists
- Tree owners
- Forest owners
- Gardeners
What will you learn?
- The history of earthworm invasion
- How earthworms alter soil ecosystems
- The impact of earthworms on aboveground ecosystems