An assessment of invasive plant species in New Hampshire Forests

Larissa Robinov; Cassandra Kurtz

doi:10.2737/NRS-RN-313

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An assessment of invasive plant species in New Hampshire Forests

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Authors:

Larissa Robinov, Cassandra Kurtz

Year:

2024

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NRS-RN-313

Source:

Res. Note NRS-313. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 5 p.

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Abstract

Invasive plant species (IPS) threaten ecological integrity with their aggressive growth habits and ability to outcompete native vegetation. IPS typically have competitive advantage over native species due to traits such as earlier leaf out, prolific reproductive capability, and fewer natural predators. Thus, IPS can dominate a site and decrease the presence of native species, which affects biodiversity in the area.

Citation

Robinov, Larissa; Kurtz, Cassandra M. 2024. An assessment of invasive plant species in New Hampshire Forests. Res. Note NRS-313. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 5 p. https://doi.org/10.2737/NRS-RN-313.