An annual matching grant from the Polk County Appearance Commission is helping Polk County Schools control kudzu and other invasive growth on district campuses.
Each spring, the district evaluates problem areas and works with local professionals to treat locations where kudzu has become established.
The effort has already produced results at Saluda and Tryon elementary schools, Polk County Middle School and Polk County High School, where the district has been able to significantly reduce the invasive plant.
The work supports the Appearance Commission’s broader mission of protecting Polk County’s native plant life by preserving natural areas, encouraging native plantings and removing invasive species.
Invasive plants such as kudzu can spread quickly and compete with native vegetation, making long-term control an important part of protecting local landscapes.
