What is an invasive species?
An an invasive species is a living organism that:
is not indigenous to the area that it is found
brings harm to the environment, the economy, and/or human health
*not every non-native is invasive, as some non-natives do not bring harm
Unfortunately, we have multiple invasive species in Sullivan County that can be difficult to control because they have no natural predators and outcompete our native species
To learn more about the invasive species in our area, visit the website of our partner CRISP-Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership
What can YOU do?
Report your sightings of invasive species to iMapInvasives-an online, mobile-friendly, GIS-based data management system that is used for tracking and managing invasive species.
Do your research!!
Do your research!!
If you plan to purchase new plants or transplant them from somewhere else, make sure you research them first to be sure they are safe for your area and not invasive!
If you plan to remove invasive plants, please consult with a professional to ensure you are doing it properly and not increasing the spread!
There are plenty of sources available to help stop the spread of invasives!
Invasives in Sullivan County Gallery
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Norway Maple
Town of Rockland
