Research Document- Invasive Species

Invasive species: what you can do. (2011). Retrieved from

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/habitats/forests/help/invasive-plant-

species-invasive-species-education.xml

·      Clean boats before you use them in a new area

·      Use non-invasive plants in your garden

·      Do not transport firewood to a non-native area

·      Do not release exotic pets or animals into the wild

Invasive species. (2010, March 2). Retrieved from

http://www.fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm

·      Human actions are the main cause of invasive species

·      Invasive species can also harm humans, not just the environment

Invasive species. (2011, April 6). Retrieved from

http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/habitat/invasive_species_index.cfm

·      Invasive species are a large threat to ecosystems on a local and global scale

·      Invasive species are the second leading cause of extinction

·      Invasive species affect ecosystems by

o   Killing natives

o   Changing water tables

o   Changing run-off dynamics and fire frequency

·      They disrupt boating activities and tourism

·      Boats are the main cause of invasive species