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WHAT IS AN INVASIVE PLANT?
WHAT IS AN INVASIVE PLANT?
-A non-native species,
-A non-native species,
that once introduced to a new environment,
that once introduced to a new environment,
establishes itself, reproduces rapidly, and spreads aggressively,
establishes itself, reproduces rapidly, and spreads aggressively,
causing harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
causing harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
These plants often outcompete native species for essential resources such as light, nutrients, and water, leading to ecological imbalances and declines in biodiversity.
These plants often outcompete native species for essential resources such as light, nutrients, and water, leading to ecological imbalances and declines in biodiversity.
(Cornell Botanic Garden)
(Cornell Botanic Garden)
The goals of the AIPWG are to educate landowners, inventory invasives in town, and, through volunteers, effectively control the spread of invasive plants in Ashford. Come to one of our events or write ashfordinvasiveplants@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list
The goals of the AIPWG are to educate landowners, inventory invasives in town, and, through volunteers, effectively control the spread of invasive plants in Ashford. Come to one of our events or write ashfordinvasiveplants@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list
Education
Education
What invasive plants are found in Ashford?
How will I recognize them?
Where can I learn about methods to control them?
HERE's a great resource, put together by the CT River Conservation District
https://www.conservect.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Invasive_guide_2020_web.pdf
Inventory
Inventory
Where in Ashford are these invasives found?
What will AIPWG be doing next?
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