Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal
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Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal
SSL is a MD graduation requirement: 75 hours to earn your diploma
SSL is composed of 3 steps:1. Preparation: what
are you doing and why is it necessary?
2. Action: the service3. Reflection: think and
write about your action and what you learned
SSL: Student Service Learning
What is a non-native invasive plant?
Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal: Background
Why are non-native plants here?
Non-Native:Exists in an environment where the species did not
evolve.
Invasive:Displays rapid growth and spreads quickly over large
areas.
•Brought by mistake in soil, ship ballast, or crop seed•Intentionally introduced because they provided:• Ornamental landscape material• Quick-growing and pest-free erosion
control• Visual screening and windbreaks• Edible food!
Non-Native Plants Native Plants•Outcompete native plants for basic necessities for survival•Are “immune” to natural controls that exist for native plants – including herbivores, parasites, and pathogens•Are aggressive and persistent
•Are food sources for native wildlife•Are host plants for native butterflies•Play a vital role in the local ecosystem
Benefits of RemovalVS
Native to Japan, Korea, and China Introduced in 1890 to combine with raspberry
and blackberry species Has 3 heart-shaped leaves that are white
underneathHas deep red hairy stalks
Wineberry
Native to EuropeIntroduced in 1860 by
humans for food and medicinal purposes
Leaves are triangular to heart-shaped, and give off an odor of garlic when crushed
Small white flowers each have four petals in the shape of a cross
Garlic Mustard
GARLIC MUSTARDSWEET CICELY – DON’T PULL!
GARLIC MUSTARD EARLY SAXIFRAGEDON’T PULL!
GARLIC MUSTARD TOOTHWORTDON’T PULL!
Pull EVERY wineberry or garlic mustard plant in your group's areaLeaving one plant is like sowing
a hundred seedsMake sure to get the roots
Grab the plant low on the stem and wiggle to loosen the roots
When a wineberry branch droops over and hits the ground, it often re-roots – watch for multiple root systems!
Pile wineberry in one locationBrush piles will provide shelter
for small mammals and ground-dwelling birds
Action Plan
Poison Ivy
1. What did you do?2. How does it help the environment?3. How will you share what you
learned and continue your action with your family, community, and school?
4. What did you learn about yourself in the process?
Reflection