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What information should be gathered prior to attempting to control or eradicate non-native invasive plant species?
One should compare the benefit of removing the invasive plant to the potential negative impacts of the eradication effort (e.g., applying herbicide, burning, presence of erosion, etc.). For this type of analysis, the following information could be useful:
- Distribution of the invasive plant;
- Degree of invasiveness of the plant;
- Presence of sensitive plant and/or wildlife species in the project area that could be adversely affected by eradication effort;
- Appropriate control/eradication methods for the target plant species and project area;
- Knowledge of side-effects of control/eradication methods on project area and non-target species; and
- Preventative practices to hinder continued invasion.
Non-native Invasive Plant Removal
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