Native vs Non-Native vs Invasive Species: What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably seen a headline or two about an invasive species taking over. Perhaps you’ve seen a sign warning of ...
Science Daily

Conservation paradox: Invasive species are often threatened in their native range

Non-native species introduced by humans are among the main causes of global species decline -- they were partly responsible for 60 percent of the species that have become extinct worldwide in recent ...
PBS

Preview: Native & Invasive Species of the Wetlands

Get a closer look at the native and invasive species of our wetlands. Explore wetlands in this close look at the flora and fauna in and around the ecosystem. With the help of more local experts, learn ...
YDR

State officials promote native plant species to combat invasive ones

Pennsylvania officials are working to promote the planting of native species over invasive ones that take over ecosystems and hurt local wildlife. “Native species are vital to healthy ecosystems in ...
Timesonline

Over the Garden Gate: Native plants can be aggressive, too

Gardeners hear a lot about invasive species and the damage they do to local ecosystems and native plant communities. But native plants can also be aggressive, bullying out weaker, less assertive ...
WUFT

Replace-me-not: Native Florida plants struggle to take hold amid invasive species in man-made ecosystems

Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...