COLUMBIA - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is trying something new to limit the presence Callery pear trees in local environments.
Callery pear trees, also known as Bradford pears, are the top invasive plant species in Missouri. They are easily identifiable right now because of the white petals of their blossoms.
MDC community forester Ann Koenig said the trees take up space in many places.
Dozens of invasive pear trees invade this acreage on the southeast corner of West Nifong and Sinclair in south Columbia. You will see parks here in Columbia and in open fields that are just absolutely inundated with pear right now, Koenig said. They re easy to identify right now because they re blooming.
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