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Mattole Watershed Invasive Plant Program

What is an invasive plant?

Invasive non-native plants refer to plants growing outside of their native habitat. Once introduced into a new area, these plants grow without their natural checks and balances, such as predators and climate. Because of this, invasive plants often spread rapidly, displacing native plants and reducing biodiversity in critical habitats. Introduction of invasive species can cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health.

OUR VISION

Download our 2006 Petrolia-area Scotch broom plan here

or

Download the Scotch Broom removal techniques appendix

To preserve the ecological integrity of the Mattole River watershed through community-based invasive weed control; we will remove and control existing populations of high-priority invasive weeds while preventing future infestations.

WANTED: Japanese Knotweed

Invasive Plants of the Mattole

Control Methods & Strategies

Vegetation Glossary

How can I help?

Contact us

 

 

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1 December, 2006
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