Publications and Resources:

• A wonderful publication (produced by the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) is available on-line:
  • to view on line - Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas.
  • PDF version (for printing)
• Weeds Gone Wild! (from the Plant Conservation Alliance)
• Invasive Species Management (National Park Service)
• invasivespecies.gov A gateway to Federal and State invasive species act ivies and programs
• invasive.org A comprehensive web site highlighting all kinds of invasive organisms

Particularly problematic plants in our area (in my opinion):

• Japanese Knotweed:
• Bamboo:
  • American Bamboo Society
  • Deep Root Rhizome Barrier
    • Regardless of the root/rhizome barrier used, make sure it is at least 3 feet deep and protrudes above ground.
  • Can you still landscape with bamboo? Are there non-invasive bamboo species?
    • Bamboo Gardens of Washington

Organizations with more information on invasive species:

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