Nature Guys

Invasive Plants Part 1

Nature Guys

Show Notes

Bob sits down with Greg and Sam to discuss one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, invasive plants. It's such a dense topic that we decided to break it up into 4 separate episodes. In part 1, we introduce the concept of native and non-native invasive plants. Greg and Sam provide a big picture perspective on the human systems that are driving the spread of invasive plants and invite you to join us in starting a more meaningful conversation around invasive plants and their impact on our environment. Related Episodes: Invasive Plants, Walnut Woods For more information, we recommend these resources: Book: Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species by Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman & Wallace Kaufman Invasive and Exotic Species of North America National Association of Invasive Plant Councils (check out what is happening in your state around invasive species management) UN Invasive Alien Species Report

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