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SUMMARY:Lets Talk Invasives
DESCRIPTION:What is an invasive species?\nAn invasive species is a non-native species (including seeds\, eggs\, spores\, or other propagules) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic harm\, environmental harm\, or harm to human health. The term “invasive” is used for the most aggressive species. These species grow and reproduce rapidly\, causing major disturbance to the areas in which they are present. \n\nThings to know about invasive species:\nInvasive species\, if left uncontrolled\, can and will limit land use now and into the future. \nThe longer we ignore the problem the harder and more expensive the battle for control will become. \nInvasive species can decrease your ability to enjoy hunting\, fishing\, camping\, hiking\, boating and other outdoor recreational activities. \nThe United States suffers from $1.1-120 billion per year in economic losses due to exotic\, invasive species. \nApproximately 42% of Threatened or Endangered species are at risk due to non-native\, invasive species. \n\nSo\, What’s The Problem?\nIn their native ranges\, plants generally do not become a nuisance. Today\, with modern transportation\, many exotic plants have caught a free ride to Florida. Once here\, they are free from natural enemies that existed in their home range (animals that eat them\, plant diseases\, etc.)\, and can outgrow and replace Florida’s native plants. \nWhen invasive plants replace native plants:\n\nNative plants can be permanently eliminated\, diminishing Florida’s natural diversity;\nAnimals that use native plants are often unable to adapt\, so they may leave the area or die out;\nInvasive aquatic plants can completely fill and/or cover the water\, damaging habitat and diversity.\n\nWhy Should We Care?\nInvasive plants cost Floridians a lot of money; millions of taxpayer dollars are spent each year to control them. If not kept in check\, invasive plants can replace Florida’s native plants (some of them endangered or threatened)\, be toxic to wildlife and/ or people\, increase the severity of wildfires\, and alter ecosystems. Because some of them are aquatic\, they can also cause problems with irrigation\, navigation and flood control. Boating\, swimming\, hiking and other uses of natural areas can also be made difficult\, even dangerous\, by invasive plant infestations. \nKeeping Things Under Control\nAfter much research\, we know that some invasive plant species will never be eradicated in Florida; they simply reproduce too fast. That is why we strive to keep them at the lowest possible levels. Regular maintenance of invasive plants reduces overall environmental and economic damage and maintains habitat for native plants and animals. \nHelp Control Invasive Plants by Keeping Them Out of Your Landscape at Home\nPreventing the introduction and spread of invasive plants in Florida is the most effective and least expensive means of protecting Florida’s natural habitats. Here are a few things we can all do: \n\nVolunteer to help remove invasive plants in your area.\nSupport community efforts to ban invasive plants from newly developed landscaping.\nAsk your nursery or garden center for native and/or non-invasive plants when landscaping.\nDon’t move invasive plants to other areas and never empty your aquarium into a body of water\, not even a canal.\nAvoid chopping aquatic plants with boat propellers as some plant fragments can grow into even more plants.\nCheck clothing\, shoes\, and pets for seeds after hiking and remove them.\nRemove plant fragments from boats/trailers after use.\nWatch for and report invasive plants found in this park; note the location and tell a ranger.\nTake guided walks at state parks to learn about Florida’s native plants and animals.\n\n 
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