As a landowner, it is important to manage invasive plants in order to preserve our native habitat; to care for our fields, forests and waterways; and protect farmlands. Controlling the spread of invasives can be a complicated issue, because complete eradication is unrealistic in most cases. Managing the most common invasive plants, different control techniques, and tips for preventing new invasions from occurring can help to stop the spread of such plant species.
Non-native invasive plants change the landscapes we love. These species have arrived either accidentally or purposefully from places around the globe, and can behave quite differently away from their native habitats. They can grow rapidly and form dense thickets, dominating habitats and harming the natural resources we depend on both ecologically and economically. Invasive plants can negatively impact farmland, working forests, recreational land, and rare species (both plants and animals). Understanding the problems these plants create will help motivate landowners towards reducing their spread.
In general, invasive plants have several …show more content…
Invasive species are one of the single largest threats to our nation's natural resources. These species put endangered and threatened species at further risk. In fact, invasive species are the second leading cause of animal population decline and extinction worldwide. Including increased soil erosion causing major damage to streams and other wetland areas that provide habitat for native fish, plants, and animals.
When a species is found on your property and the decision is made to control or eliminate it, you can use a variety of techniques, depending on the species involved, the size of the population, the location (proximity to water or other significant habitats), and other
Non-native invasive plants change the landscapes we love. These species have arrived either accidentally or purposefully from places around the globe, and can behave quite differently away from their native habitats. They can grow rapidly and form dense thickets, dominating habitats and harming the natural resources we depend on both ecologically and economically. Invasive plants can negatively impact farmland, working forests, recreational land, and rare species (both plants and animals). Understanding the problems these plants create will help motivate landowners towards reducing their spread.
In general, invasive plants have several …show more content…
Invasive species are one of the single largest threats to our nation's natural resources. These species put endangered and threatened species at further risk. In fact, invasive species are the second leading cause of animal population decline and extinction worldwide. Including increased soil erosion causing major damage to streams and other wetland areas that provide habitat for native fish, plants, and animals.
When a species is found on your property and the decision is made to control or eliminate it, you can use a variety of techniques, depending on the species involved, the size of the population, the location (proximity to water or other significant habitats), and other