Invasive Species Management
Invasive species are non-native occurring species that have intentionally and unintentionally been introduced to environments that were not in areas of their original distribution. These non-native species can impact the diversity of native species, reduce wildlife habitat and may disrupt and degrade the natural ecosystems of the region. The state of North Carolina along with the North Carolina Department of Transportation list these exotic and non-native plants as threats to North Carolina ecosystems. There is a multitude of invasive species present in North Carolina, and multiple populations have been located in the Piedmont area including- Kudzu (Pueraria montana), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora) and Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) to name a few. These species are mostly native to Japan, China, central Asia and India.
HARP assesses and treats hundreds of acres of riparian buffers, wetlands and power line right-of- way each year for invasive plant management and competing vegetation management.
Please contact us for information on our Invasive Plant Management services such as identification of invasive species on your land and the preparation of an invasive species management plan.
