Say NO to Invasive Plants
Why are Natives Good?
Why are Invasives Bad?
42%
- Invasive species, with their aggressive roots, can cause a decline in water quality and increase soil erosion.
Native plants often provide food and shelter to native wildlife.
- Ivasives compete for resources with Native plants, which can cause a decline in said natives.
Natives produce less pollen compared to invasive plants!
Invasive plants have contributed to the decline of 42% of U.S. threatened and endangered species.
- Invasives can cause harm to the environment, which in turn displaces and threatens the organisms living within.
Keeping plants native can help reverse the effects of urbanization.
How YOU Can Help
More native plants make future invasions more difficult.
Volunteer
Keep Things Local
Due to the harsh spreading of invasive species, there are many groups that work to help prevent spread. Help your local groups if possible!
Buy plants from reputable sellers and keep outside plants to a minimum.
They're pretty anpd can stay pretty throughout the seasons.
Plant Natives
Stay Clean and Tidy
Be the change you want to see and keep your own garden native. They are easy to take care of due to the environment and nice to look at.
Seeds can stick to your clothes. Keeping your clothes and shoes clean after a trip can help you and your surroundings stay fresh.
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Say NO to Invasive Plants
Why are Natives Good?
Why are Invasives Bad?
42%
Native plants often provide food and shelter to native wildlife.
Natives produce less pollen compared to invasive plants!
Invasive plants have contributed to the decline of 42% of U.S. threatened and endangered species.
Keeping plants native can help reverse the effects of urbanization.
How YOU Can Help
More native plants make future invasions more difficult.
Volunteer
Keep Things Local
Due to the harsh spreading of invasive species, there are many groups that work to help prevent spread. Help your local groups if possible!
Buy plants from reputable sellers and keep outside plants to a minimum.
They're pretty anpd can stay pretty throughout the seasons.
Plant Natives
Stay Clean and Tidy
Be the change you want to see and keep your own garden native. They are easy to take care of due to the environment and nice to look at.
Seeds can stick to your clothes. Keeping your clothes and shoes clean after a trip can help you and your surroundings stay fresh.