FRANCONIA — The Mount Washington Commission heard a report Friday from Natural Heritage Bureau staff on issues relating to non-native plant species in Mount Washington State Park.
The issue is relevant because the commission is currently working on a master plan for the summit and one of the ongoing issues is the invasion of non-native plant species in the area.
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