Once considered an ornamental species, Callery pear trees have become invasive in Missouri, and a Columbia program has been implemented to aid in their removal.
Also called Bradford pears, Callery pears were introduced to the state many years ago, and they have been spreading ever since. A variety of organizations have joined forces to offer the second Callery Pear Buy Back initiative, and it is simple to take part.
To get involved, all a property owner has to do is cut down one of these pear trees on their property and then submit a picture of it to the Missouri Invasive Plant Council. Each registrant will then be able to choose a native tree from the list provided. When they have registered for the activity, the participants will receive a link to the function’s registration page, and their new sapling will be ready for pick up at the MDC Central Regional Office on the assigned day.
Invasive plants have become an ecological issue in many areas, and communities have come up with a lot of outside-the-box ways of dealing with the problem. A company that prepares promotional Pens and other Corporate Gifts will be happy to supply items to present to each participant to thank them for their support.
The tree pick-up day for those who take part in the Callery Pear Buy Back program will be Tuesday, April 26. The collection point will be set up at 3500 East Gans Road in Columbia.
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