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The Invasive Plant Threat Invasive plant species pose a serious threat to the biodiversity of Massachusetts’ wetlands, waterways, riparian zones, and upland ecosystems. Plant invasions are the result of many interrelated factors including plant traits, lack of predators and diseases, and ecosystem disturbances that reduce native plant cover, introduce seeds, and open up growing space for invasive species to become established. The Role of Conservation Commissions Because Massachusetts’ Conservation Commissions evaluate, regulate, and oversee a wide range of land development and land-use projects throughout the state, they have important roles to play in the effort against invasive plants, in the following areas:
Conservation Commissioners and their staff have expressed the need for easily accessible educational materials to help them manage invasive species in the lands that fall under their jurisdiction. This website provides Conservation Commissions with a review of common invasive species, the threat they pose, concrete steps that Commissioners can take to minimize the introduction and spread of invasive species, and resources that they may draw upon to implement invasive species management practices. Ask Questions and Discuss Online To ask
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