Invasive Species
Invasive species are introduced plants and animals that cause harm to the environment, the economy, and/or human health. Often displacing native species, these invaders skew the delicate balance between animals, plants, and important processes such as water flow and fire.
UF/IFAS Sites
- Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
- Ecosystem Health--Florida Sea Grant
- Giant Toad (Marine Toad or Cane Toad)
- Invasive Exotic Plants
- Invasive Species IPM
- TAME Melaleuca
- TAME Tropical Soda Apple
- TAME Invasives Portal
- TAME Lygodium
- TAME Brazilian Pepper-Tree
- Weed Fact Sheets
- Weevils that Eat Bromeliads
UF/IFAS Publications
- Aquatic Weed Herbicides
- Biological Control of Weeds
- Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern
- Cogongrass Biology, Ecology and Management in Florida
- Fire Ants
- Giant Reed
- Invasive Animals
- Invasive Landscape Plants and Trees
- Invasive Species
- Invasive Weeds
- Melaleuca
- Natural Enemies and Biological Control
- Weed Management Guide
Other Sites & Publications
- Bureau of Invasive Plant Management--Florida DEP
- Florida Invasive Plants GeoDatabase--Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI)
- Florida Invasive Species Partnership
- The Global Invasive Species Initiative--The Nature Conservancy
- Habitattitude: Protect Our Environment, Do Not Release Fish and Aquatic Plants
- Invasive and Noxious Plants--NRCS/USDA
- National Invasive Species Council
- Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS)--U.S. Geological Survey
- NAS at Florida Integrated Science Center--U.S. Geological Survey
- Non-native Species Information--Florida FWC
- Plant Protection Regulations--FDACS
- A Primer on Invasive Species In Coastal and Marine Waters--National Sea Grant Library
- Protect Your Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
Sustainability And Conservation
Resources
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
Organizations & Associations
Other Sites & Publications
- Florida Invasive Species Partnership
- Florida Center for Environmental Studies
- Invasive Species Specialist Group--World Conservation Union