PDF-Invasive Plants in Pennsylvania

40 feet golden bamboo towers initially green turning yellow growth occurs in moist deep bamboo spreads rapidly member of the grass family was introduced into turn to this aggressive plant Range. Sasha Shaw. King County Noxious Weed Control Program. 201 South Jackson, Suite 600. Seattle, WA 98104. 206-477-9333. kingcounty.gov/weeds. . Agenda. Definitions. Impacts. How do weeds spread?. What can we do to help stop them?. „But the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) has a far wider range.: it now occurs in these latitudes on both sides of the Cordillera across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile, Entre Rios, and Banda oriental. In the latter country alone, very many (probably several hundred) square miles are covered with one mass of these prickly plants, and are impenetrable by man or beast. Over the undulating plains, where these great beds occur, nothing else can live. Before their introduction, however, I apprehend the surface supported as in other parts a rank herbage. I doubt whether any case is on record of an invasion of so grand scale of one plant over the aborigines”. An introduction. What is a . native species?. Native species are those that normally live and thrive in a particular community. They occupy specific habitats and have specific niches in their native environment. They have natural predators that help to keep their populations in check.. v. . Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . (1971, 1972) . Rachaellen. M. . Murr. MA School Psychology candidate. Ball State University . Overview/Purpose. Brief Background. Court Case Details. Verdict. Effects on school psychologists. St Restoration. Zeta . Theta St. .. Great Opportunity. Ecologically speaking. Connected to Lake Hartwell. Publicity. 450 students walk by per day . Drainage Pipes. Concerns. Erosion. Undercutting in the banks. Turning an overlooked habitat into an educational resource.. Karen Vaughn. Proposed Project Site. C-1 Parking. Hendrix Center. Lehotsky. Poole. Lightsey. Bridge Apartments. Objectives. Establish . an Arboretum that contains at least . Identification and Management . Sasha Shaw. King County Noxious Weed Control Program. www.kingcounty.gov/weeds. . Courtesy of Sasha Shaw, King County Noxious Weed Control Program. Agenda. Brief review of definitions, lists and impacts. Exotic . or Non – Native . species-. species that has been introduced to a new area that is not it’s natural habitat. Invasive species. —exotic . that causes . major change . or damage in . the habitat . Plants native to Florida are plants that were here before the arrival of the Europeans. Plants native to this area of Florida have evolved mechanisms over the centuries that enable them to handle our climate. . Imagine, for a moment…. Imagine, for a moment, that every hardwood deciduous tree in the community has died.. There are no trees lining the streets. The environmental center has had to be completely clear cut. SSL. at . OEEP. and at School. Enduring Understanding. :. . Natural resources need protection and conservation in a given environment. .. Biodiversity. is a natural resource.. Essential Question. Vinca minor is a perennial evergreen herb that matures at about 6148 tall and stems that continue to elongate each year to many yards in length It exhibits a trailing mat prostrate mat or mounding ma Help! . Our local wildlife is under threat from Alien invaders!. We need you to become Alien Detectives…... Could you learn about alien species, what they are, where they come from and what they are doing here?. Updated. . 2019. . b. y BCTS Staff. Invasive Species Training. Invasive Species Training. SFI Commitment. Objective 4.1 - Conservation Biological Diversity. Indicator 7- Participation in programs and demonstration of activities as appropriate to limit the introduction, spread and impact of invasive exotic plants and animal communities.