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 ...
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National Invasive Species Awareness Week: What’s bugging Cortez and the Southwest

As National Invasive Species Awareness Week winds down, wildlife and plant experts from the southwestern U.S. are ...
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6 invasive trees you should never plant in your yard

You may know plants such as Japanese honeysuckle and English ivy are invasive bullies that will take over your landscape in a hurry. But non-native trees also can be problematic, spreading rapidly and ...
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How Everyday Activities Spread Invasive Species Across the U.S.

As of 2026, more than 8,500 invasive species are established in the U.S., including plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, ...
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Invasive Bradford pear trees return to Missouri – How to replace them

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Bradford pear trees, an ...
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Planting non-native trees isn’t ideal — but sometimes it makes sense in LA

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. California has been steadily losing ...

This “Pollinator-Friendly” Plant Is Now on the Invasive Species Watchlist

The same plant that promises to turn a backyard into a butterfly paradise now sits on invasive species watchlists in several ...