Controlling Invasive Plants

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Some common garden plants have become invasive pests in wild habitats. In Oregon, these invasives include some favorites such as English ivy and butterfly bush.

Garden Smart Oregon (in English)

A guide to non-invasive plants.

May 2010 | Online resource

Ivy removal in a home landscape

Linda McMahan tackles ivy and shows how you can remove it from trees and fences.

Linda R. McMahan | Sep 2008 | Article

Noxious Weed Control (in English)

Oregon Department of Agriculture's website. Information on noxious weed control.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

Oregon Invasive Species Council (in English)

Our mission is to protect Oregon's natural resources and economy by planning and leading a coordinated and comprehensive campaign to prevent the introduction of invasive species and eradicate, contain or manage existing invasive species in Oregon.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

SOLVE Oregon Invasive Plants (in English)

Our water, wildlife, and economy are threatened by invasive species. Travelers from faraway lands without predators here in Oregon, they spread quickly. Native plants and animals are pushed out, and entire ecosystems and agricultural areas can be seriously degraded or destroyed.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

Invasive Plants in Portland Poster (in English)

The city is working to control invasive plants and Portland residents can help by identifying and managing them in their own yards.

Jan 2016 | Online resource

Jul 2018

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