Field Guide for Nebraska Invasive Plants (FG-27)

Authors

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2013

Citation

Nebraska Invasive Species Project. 2013. Field Guide for Nebraska Invasive Plants (FG-27). pp. 77.

What are Invasive Species

Invasive species are non-native organisms introduced into new ecosystem whose introduction and ability to spread causes environmental or economic harm, or harm to human health. Once established, these species cause irreparable harm, including: introducing disease; competing with native specics; changing the physical characteristics of natural areas; and negatively impacting local and national economies.

Invasive Species Regulations

This guide identifies federal and state-listed noxious weeds. Federal noxious weeds are regulated by theU.S. Department of Agriculture; State noxious weeds are regulated by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Noxious Weed Program. Aquatic invasive species are listed and regulated by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Comments

FG-27

Abstract

What are Invasive Species: Invasive species are non-native organisms introduced into new ecosystem whose introduction and ability to spread causes environmental or economic harm, or harm to human health. Once established, these species cause irreparable harm, including: introducing disease; competing with native specics; changing the physical characteristics of natural areas; and negatively impacting local and national economies.

Invasive Species Regulations: This guide identifies federal and state-listed noxious weeds. Federal noxious weeds are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture; State noxious weeds are regulated by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Noxious Weed Program. Aquatic invasive species are listed and regulated by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission