I believe the "noxious weed" designation may refer to the fact that those particular Blackberries are perhaps a non-native form that behaves as an invasive exotic, crowding out native flora and altering the local natural environment. In that case, the noxious designation refers to the negative effects on the environment, not to any direct harm or threat they might pose to humans. That is a problem with an invasive exotic form of Blackberries in the Pacific Northwest. This may be the same species. That said, you're right - those thorns are really sharp, and those brambles can be an imposing challenge. Yet another great video, Dan! Thanks as always for taking us along on your adventures.
Interesting, I had never considered blackberries to be invasive but in CA they might be. I grow a bunch in my backyard in North Carolina but they are the thornless variety.
Yes, Dan, I'm in the same boat. I only recently learned about the invasive Himalayan blackberry myself. I had no idea there were invasive blackberries. I would imagine the ones you have in your backyard are native and naturally occurring. Wikipedia lists the Himalayan blackberry as a noxious weed that is widespread on the Pacific Coast, which of course entails Washington, Oregon, and California, and would explain its presence in the Stanislaus River watershed. On an unrelated note, my friend and I just camped at Sidie Hollow Park in Vernon County, Wisconsin, this last weekend, which I learned about from watching one of your videos. We had a wonderful time and used the campground as a base of operations for some great late summer fishing for colorful wild Brook Trout. I look forward to seeing your next video. Take care, my friend.
I am always impressed by the wide array of area you end up fishing at. Pretty cool. Happy travels
Nice, out-of-the-way place Ive never heard of. Thanks for sharing.
I believe the "noxious weed" designation may refer to the fact that those particular Blackberries are perhaps a non-native form that behaves as an invasive exotic, crowding out native flora and altering the local natural environment. In that case, the noxious designation refers to the negative effects on the environment, not to any direct harm or threat they might pose to humans.
That is a problem with an invasive exotic form of Blackberries in the Pacific Northwest. This may be the same species. That said, you're right - those thorns are really sharp, and those brambles can be an imposing challenge.
Yet another great video, Dan! Thanks as always for taking us along on your adventures.
Interesting, I had never considered blackberries to be invasive but in CA they might be. I grow a bunch in my backyard in North Carolina but they are the thornless variety.
Yes, Dan, I'm in the same boat. I only recently learned about the invasive Himalayan blackberry myself. I had no idea there were invasive blackberries. I would imagine the ones you have in your backyard are native and naturally occurring. Wikipedia lists the Himalayan blackberry as a noxious weed that is widespread on the Pacific Coast, which of course entails Washington, Oregon, and California, and would explain its presence in the Stanislaus River watershed.
On an unrelated note, my friend and I just camped at Sidie Hollow Park in Vernon County, Wisconsin, this last weekend, which I learned about from watching one of your videos. We had a wonderful time and used the campground as a base of operations for some great late summer fishing for colorful wild Brook Trout. I look forward to seeing your next video. Take care, my friend.
There's a lot of poison oak there too.
Hello sir
Love your videos
Was asking if u have any videos on nouth georgia or georgia in general thank u and have a good day