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Invasive Species — 17 items

Link Can we stop "killer algae" from invading Florida?
Introduced species that cause harm to ecosystems, economies, or human health represent a serious threat in Florida and around the world. One example of such a ...
Link Common Causes of Oak Mortality
Discusses the common causes, and some solutions, of oak tree maladies and death in Florida
Link Needle Rusts of Pines
Describes the biology, management and prevention (with supplementing pictures) of fungi in the genus Coleosporium, responsible for needle rusts.
Link Cogongrass
Cogongrass has become a major problem for landowners, land managers, foresters, and governmental agencies since its introduction into the southeast.
Link Controlling Kudzu in CRP Stands
Several strategies that can be employed to eradicate kudzu include herbicides, prescribed burning, mowing, and livestock grazing.
Link Cut and Leave: A Method for Controlling Southern Pine Beetle Infestations
The cut-and-leave method is an effective means of controlling small remote spots (10 to 50 infested trees) that cannot be salvaged.
Link Direct Control Methods for the Southern Pine Beetle
This handbook describes currently recommended direct control practices. These measures will minimize timber losses during outbreak periods.
Link Exotic Pest Plants and Their Control
The first line of defense against an alien plant takeover is a constant surveillance for new arrivals. Early detection and treatment will minimize efforts and ...
Link Exotic Trees in the United States: Naturalized or Escaped form Cultivation
Trees species brought into an area where they did not ecologically develop or where they are not considered "native," are exotic trees. Many exotic trees are ...
Link Kudzu Eradication Guidelines
This report summarizes current guidelines for controlling kudzu with herbicides. It is based on research conducted by Dr. Jim Miller, a research forester for ...
Link Mistletoes of North American Conifers
The mistletoes are serious disease agents affecting forests in all three countries represented by the North``American Forestry Commission (NAFC 2002): ...
Link The Nature Conservancy Global Invasive Species Team
This page includes links to all our resources specific to individual invasive species.
Link Water Gardens and Weeds
Most of the aquatic and wetland plants sold by the industry never become problems. However, a few have proven to be highly invasive and have caused significant ...
Link Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas
Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas is a web-based project of the Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group, that provides ...
Link Zebra Mussels Pose a Threat to Virginia's Waters
This publication explains the economic and biological consequences of zebra mussels, along with offering potential solutions for protecting Virginia's rivers ...
Link Insects and Diseases: Important Problems of Florida's Forest and Shade Tree Resources
Lists several diseases and insects of different tree types
Link Anthracnose of Acacia
Describes (with supplementing pictures) the Anthracnose fungus that plagues Acacia trees and its management and prevention
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