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The U.S. Forest Service identified invasive species as one of four major threats to forests and grasslands and the Illinois Wildlife Action Plan outlines invasives as one of six primary challenges to conservation.
Invasive species pose one of the greatest threats to Illinois' natural areas, native communities, and natural resources. Species that are rare or declining are often at greatest risk of invasive species because of their few numbers or inability to adapt to changes in habitat.
Identify key invasive species that are a threat; Take actions to reduce, negate or prevent their negative impacts; Increase awareness of invasive species throughout the state to implement effective land management; IDNR is also taking the following actions to address invasive species in Illinois:
IDNR’s Division of Education provides a number of exercises on invasive species meant for use at various grade levels in the schools.
Invasive species cause damage by changing the habitat for wildlife and native plants or by negatively impacting forest or agricultural resources. Extension experts can help you identify species and make a plan of action for control. We have offices in every county. You can make a difference.
the spread of invasive plants and pests is to avoid introducing them. Do not plant or introduce invasive plants or pests, and eliminate high risk pathways by not moving firewood. Learn which landscape plants are becoming invasive and avoid using them. Consider removing any existing invasive plants from your landscaping.
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Invasive species pose one of the greatest threats to Illinois' natural areas, natural communities, and natural resources. Rare and declining native species are often at greatest risk from invasive species because of their overall rarity or inability to adapt to changes at degraded sites.