[Rockhounds] Toxic Giant Hogweed Spreading in Upstate NY - Warning to Fossil Collectors

[Paul]

Although the below article do not specifically mention fossil collecting,
the below articles discuss a nasty, hazardous plant, that fossil collectors
and anyone either collecting, working or playing in the outdoors of
Upstate New York likely need to be aware of and avoid.

'Horror Plant' causes 3rd-degree burns, blindness,
is spreading in Upstate NY (photos)
By Ben Axelson | baxelson at nyup.com June 26, 2018
https://www.sciencealert.com/invasive-toxic-giant-hogweed-burns-skin-blindness-virginia-clarke-county
https://www.newyorkupstate.com/expo/news/erry-2018/06/f2e509cfd11171/horror_plant_causes_3rddegree.html
https://nypost.com/2018/06/17/this-plant-causes-3rd-degree-burns-permanent-blindness/

Yours,

Paul H.