tip #4: Remove or contain invasive plant species

By now you must have heard that invasive species are bad news, but do you know why? Invasive plant species outcompete native species, create a monoculture that does not stabilize streambanks as well, and do not support wildlife. See info on individual invasive species for best removal tactics. The ‘island’ removal method is shown here, focusing removal efforts on the most dense areas, and then working outwards. Click here for a list of Vermont native plant species.