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Oaks, asters and 6 other ‘keystone’ native species to plant for biodiversity
Even planting just one keystone plant in the yard or in a container will help restore biodiversity on your property.
Non‐native species found to have higher consumption rates than their native counterparts
A meta-analysis of scientific studies, published in Biological Reviews has investigated differences in resource use ...
NParks monitoring whether brown anole, greenhouse frog pose threat to native species
Observers believe both came here by “piggybacking” on exotic plants brought in by the horticultural sector. Read more at ...
Garden warning as poisonous invasive species spreads: 'Literally a big problem'
The plant could easily be mistaken for something else, and has the potential to kill pets and other animals. Read more.
The Buffalo News6d
Bill Hilts Jr.: Lower Great Lakes office works for native species, habitat
The mission of the Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation office is to restore and conserve native fish and other ...
Burlington Free Press on MSN1d
Invasive zebra mussels are threatening native species on the VT side of Lake Memphremagog
Scientists with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation have detected invasive zebra mussels in Lake ...
UC Davis researchers hunt for non-native tick species in San Mateo Co. as part of new study
Along the trails of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, San Mateo County Vector Control swept the areas to collect and study ticks. And to their surprise, they recently discovered the emergence of ...
Native Plant: Carolina allspice is a plant of many names
Strawberry bush. Sweet bubby. Sweetshrub. Whatever you call it, anyone can recognize this native plant by the pleasant scent.
The Modesto Bee on MSN1d
Boaters in Stanislaus and beyond can take these steps against invasive mussels
Boaters in Stanislaus County and beyond can join the battle against a new invasive creature.