The first step in invasive species management is awareness of the problem. There are many, many exotic (that is non-native) species in our landscape that never become invasive. Sadly, historically there is not general recognition that a particular organism (plant or animal) is posing an invasive threat until the problem is already out of hand. By then eradication overall is not feasible and the cost keeping such invasives from further destruction of native habitats or recreational and aesthetic land value becomes very high.
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NCCISMA High Priority Species:
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