Understanding Invasive Plants
From Gardening Simplified by Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)
March 14, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 184
About this episode
Stacey and Rick discuss invasive plants, their impact, and ways to combat their spread.
The National Invasive Species Council and the Invasive Species Advisory Committee define an invasive species as “a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Stacey and Rick dispel misunderstandings, highlight problematic plants, and talk about what you can do to help combat the spread of invasive plants.
People in this episode
Hosts: Stacey, Rick
Topics covered
- invasive species
- environmental harm
- plant management
- ecosystem
- combatting invasives
Keywords
- invasive plants
- ecosystem
- environmental harm
- plant management
- National Invasive Species Council
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Invasive Species Council, Invasive Species Advisory Committee
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