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Invasive Species: any species, including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, that is not native to that ecosystem; and whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

Some of our local invasive species are:

common reed, Phragmites australis  (Cyperales: Poaceae)purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria  (Myrtales: Lythraceae)Asian gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar asiatica (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae)

Check out:Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP): http://www.adkinvasives.com/

http://www.invasive.org/

 

New REPORT: Bureau of Private Land Services-

Emerald Ash Borer Management Response Plan

 

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

Emerald ash borer has been found in Cattaraugus, Steuben, Ulster, Monroe, Genesee, Livingston and Greene Counties. View a map showing EAB locations.

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week May 22-28, 2011

Emerald Ash Borer



http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7253.html