About Invasive Plants

What is an Invasive Plant Species?

From the U.S. Forest Service on Invasive Plants, an “invasive species” is defined as a species that is

  1. Non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration; and,
  2. Whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. (Executive Order 13112).

General Information

National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) – on terrestrial (land-dwelling) invasive plants

Midwest Invasive Plant Network –  Covers the states of IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI and Ontario, Canada. Highlights:

Ohio Department of Natural Resources – List of invasive plants in Ohio

Ohio Invasive Plants Council – A coalition of agencies, organizations, and individuals throughout Ohio concerned about the introduction, spread, and control of invasive, non-native plants in Ohio’s natural habitats.

Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules:

Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests

From Ohioline – Ohio State University Extension

Volunteer Opportunities

The following organizations schedule invasive removal throughout the year:

Central Ohio:

Statewide: