Control of NATL's Invasive Plants
Below are five species that pose the greatest threat to NATL's ecosystems. We diligently monitor for these plants in hopes of preventing future infestations.
You can help preserve the integrity of NATL's ecosystems by reporting any sightings of these species!
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Paederia foetida |
Imperata cylindrica |
Ardisia crenata |
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Macfadyena unguis-cati |
Dioscorea bulbifera |
Current control effots
2014 Species of concern
2014 Status of Control Efforts
2014 Invasive Species Brochure
History of control efforts
Efforts to control invasive exotic plants in NATL, 1994-2012
List of species with links to map and control efforts, 1994-2012
We would like to acknowledge all of those who dedicated time to help manage invasive species in NATL including friends, volunteers, staff, students and faculty. In particular the following people have been instrumental in the management of invasive species, particularly plants, in NATL throughout the years: Thomas Walker (1994-present), Ken Prestwich (1995- present), Erick Smith (2004-present), Chris Benson (2005), Kevin Ratkus (2006-2008), Robert Guggenheim (2008-2010), Ethan Carter (2010-2016), Jessica Hong (2016-2019), Brittany Evans (2019-present)
