Invasive Species
Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata) (Photo by Kerry Britton, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org)
Invasive species are those which are not native AND thrive in our climate at the expense of native species. They don't provide any benefits and aren't considered nutritional food or shelter for our wildlife. They consume resources faster and overtake available space. Because they are not native, few animals utilize them and they don't have any natural enemies.
Publications
MISC Brochure: Invasive Species
From the Maryland Invasive Species Council, a brochure to help you with invasive species in our area.
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Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas, 5th Edition
From the NPS and USFWS, this guide is for identifying and removing invasive plants in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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New Invaders of the Northeast and Northcentral
Published in 2018 by the USDA, this is an in-depth guide to help you learn about invasive plants in the Northeast.​
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Websites
Introduction to invasive species from the University of Maryland Extension.
Invasives in your woodland. An informative list of area invasives found in woodland areas of Maryland.
Maryland Invasive Species Council webpage (MISC).
Anne Arundel County Weed Resistance organization.
Additional links for invasives from the Maryland Native Plant Society webpage.