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University of Massachusetts Amherst

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2018

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Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Management Challenge: Preparing For Sleeper Species, Bethany A. Bradley, Evelyn Beaury, Emily J. Fusco, Brittany Laginhas, Valerie Pasquarella Jan 2018

Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Management Challenge: Preparing For Sleeper Species, Bethany A. Bradley, Evelyn Beaury, Emily J. Fusco, Brittany Laginhas, Valerie Pasquarella

Environmental Conservation Educational Materials

Many naturalized non-native species never become invasive and generally are not prioritized for management due to limited resources. However, climate change could enhance the success of these species, causing some to become invasive. Therefore, we need to reassess the current pool of naturalized species to identify and prioritize management of ‘sleeper’ species.


Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Management Challenge: Why Native? Benefits Of Planting Native Species In A Changing Climate, Emily J. Fusco, Jenica M. Allen, Evelyn M. Beaury, Michelle R. Jackson, Brittany B. Laginhas, Bethany A. Bradley Jan 2018

Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Management Challenge: Why Native? Benefits Of Planting Native Species In A Changing Climate, Emily J. Fusco, Jenica M. Allen, Evelyn M. Beaury, Michelle R. Jackson, Brittany B. Laginhas, Bethany A. Bradley

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Yards host a variety of native and non-native plants. It is easy to assume all plants play a similar role in supporting wildlife, but native plants dramatically increase the diversity of bees, butterflies, birds and other native animals. Additionally, non-native plants can become invasive or support invasive pests. Native plants increase biodiversity and reduce risks associated with invasive species, which supports resilient ecosystems in the face of climate change.