Learn Control Options

This article was written by Christopher Mattrick, former Senior Conservation Programs Manager for the New England Wild Flower Society. It discusses mechanical and chemical treatment options for invasive plants, as well as best practice guidelines for their disposal.

Dense understories of hay-scented, New York, and bracken fern can interfere with the regeneration of hardwood forests, threatening their sustainability.

Do you want clear, concise guidance about invasive plant ID and control? Look no further than this guide, covering invasive trees, shrubs, vines, and an herbaceous plant. Created by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM).

Though not free like the above option, this book covers 200 invasive plant species from across the US and lists both recommended chemical and non-chemical control techniques for each one.