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
Pamela Brooks
I too have fond memories of seeing lightning bugs when I was a kid. And I used to see a lot of bumble bees. I don’t see lightning bugs at all now where I live. I think they got eliminated by pesticides and loss of habitat. It is sad – and why we all need to get on board to help the planet.
Thanks for all the invasive species information. Very helpful and worth sharing with others.
Bob
Glad you find it useful. Thanks for helping spread the word about invasive species!