Niagara County's trillium population faces habitat threats

Native trillium populations in Niagara County are dwindling, prompting concern among conservationists about the wildflower's survival. Fewer trilliums were observed this week on a local nature preserve. The plants are struggling due to habitat loss, deer grazing, and human interference like picking. Trilliums thrive in undisturbed, damp woodlands and are slow-growing, making them vulnerable to environmental changes. Experts encourage landowners to protect existing trilliums by avoiding activities that disturb their habitat. The plants are also threatened by invasive species and chemical imbalances in the soil.