Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary Forest Restoration
Project Name
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary Forest Restoration
City/Town/Village
Rye
Site Name
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal and Island Forests | 0.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Edith G. Read Sanctuary has a history of various human disturbances. The Park was once home to a greenhouse, which in addition to spread of invasives through more natural means (birds, wind) served as a source of non-natives that would come to dominate the landscape. The parcel had previously been the site of an old amphitheater and been complete overgrown with invasive species, such as Porcelain Berry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata), Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) and Honeysuckle bush.
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Westchester County Department of Parks, Restoration and Conservation
Partners Organization
Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc
Completed