Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
When the topic of endangered species comes up, people tend to think of animals; but there are many endangered plants as well. In fact, for every animal on the Endangered Species List, there are two plants. The list includes everything from large trees such as the Giant Sequoia to tiny orchids and ferns.
Why do we care about these plants? Because they are part of our world, and like any other living thing, their extinction is a loss for us all. Sometimes we don’t realize that we depend on something until it’s gone forever. Just ask anyone who has ever had a favorite restaurant go out of business…and taken its secret recipe with it! One day we may wonder why the air doesn’t smell so sweet anymore or why so many birds aren’t singing in the morning when a plant goes extinct because someone thoughtlessly pulled it up by its roots and threw it away.
We’re talking about invasive species here…but what exactly is an invasive species? Where did they come from? How did they get here? Why should we care if they stay or go? These are questions that have been asked since long before anyone even coined the term
Invasive or Invasive? A blog about invasive and endangered plants.
Herbicides are often used to control invasive species in natural areas. These herbicides can be dangerous to humans and animals, so they must be used with extreme care. Yet, many herbicides only have a limited success in controlling the invasive species they are used on. Herbicides should not be used without careful consideration of the risks involved.
Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced into an area by humans. An invasive species is one that has been introduced into an area where it does not belong, and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health. Invasive species may also be called exotic or non-indigenous species.
Invasive are important because they provide food for native wildlife and pollinators, as well as taking up space that could otherwise be occupied by native plants. They also can outcompete native plants for nutrients and water resources which can result in a reduction of biodiversity (the number of different types of organisms that live together in an ecosystem) within an area.]]
Invasive or Invasive is a blog about invasive and endangered plants in the United States.
The purpose of this blog is to introduce readers to the various species of flora and fauna that are currently listed as endangered, threatened, or invasive by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). The blog also serves to educate readers on how they can help protect these species from further decline or extinction.
Many people are unaware that there are more than 500 native plant species in North America that are currently listed as endangered, threatened, or invasive by USFWS. Of these 500+ species of flora, only 39% have been designated as either “threatened” or “endangered.”
Most of the other 61% of native plant species which have not yet been designated as threatened or endangered are found in areas where they were once abundant but now exist only in small numbers due to human activity such as urbanization and development activities like mining for minerals and fuels like coal oil gas shale natural gas etc…
Invasive species or invasive exotic species is one of the greatest threats to the integrity of both natural and managed ecosystems. Together with climate change, invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity on Earth. The problem is global in scope and has been increasing since the beginning of the 20th century.
An invasive species refers to a plant or animal that has been introduced artificially by humans into an area where it is not a natural part of the ecosystem and causes harm. Invasive species have become a menace in most parts of the world where they have been introduced, causing harm to humans and natural ecosystems.
A couple months ago, I was riding my bike in the city. It was a cool August afternoon and I was enjoying the ride. But what I found when I stopped to catch my breath at a busy intersection made me think twice about whether urban environments are good for wildlife.
At that intersection, I saw three or four young Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) on the sidewalk, walking around with their parents. They were munching on sandwich crusts left over from people’s lunches, and scurrying across the road between cars as they tried to keep up with their parents.
Another pair of geese crossed the street just as my light turned green, and I couldn’t help but keep an eye on them as they walked into a busy parking lot. With cars whizzing in and out of spaces, it was only a matter of time before the geese would be hit by a car. Unfortunately, it seemed like this scenario is one that these birds have gotten used to.
This is just one example of how urbanization not only affects human lives, but also has impacts on wildlife that live nearby. Even though some animals have adapted quite well to living in cities (think pigeons and squirrels), others may not be as lucky