Giant hogweed threat resurfaces in Western New York parks

LANCASTER, N.Y. — Giant hogweed — a dangerous, invasive plant — keeps popping up across Western New York.

First, the dangerous, invasive plant was spotted last month along the Buffalo River shoreline, according to the Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry.

Now, it’s been found in the Village of Lancaster, where officials said it’s been found in Como Park…

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