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Resources: Controlling Invasive Plants
These links are just a few of the resources available to everyone who wants to learn how to identify, control, and prevent invasives.
Well-funded research on invasive plant and animal species is ongoing across the USA, and so the body of information about invasives is constantly evolving. Because of this, BARC will be looking to update this page about twice a year.
General Information and guidelines
Mass.Gov – Invasive Plants
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/invasive-plants
Excellent starting point for research.
Mass.Gov - Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-prohibited-plant-list
Mass.Gov - Best management practices for invasive species
Highway Division, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
https://www.mass.gov/lists/best-management-practices-for-invasive-species
The Evaluation of Non-Native Plant Species for Invasiveness in Massachusetts
PDF file. Comprehensive list from Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group
https://ma-bedford.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/973/Official-Invasive-Plant-List-PDF
Mass.Gov - List of Current and Potential Aquatic Invasive Species
Department of Conservation & Recreation, DCR Division of Water Supply Protection
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/list-of-current-and-potential-aquatic-invasive-species
USDA National Invasive Species Information Center
List of Massachusetts invasive species
https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/resources/search?f%5B0%5D=location%3A106&f%5B1%5D=subject%3A268
Best practices – removal and control
Town of Weston – Appendix A Invasive Plant Control
Guidelines for best practices for control of invasives in our area. Aimed at a typical homeowner.
Native Plant Trust –
Controlling Invasives
https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/conservation/invasive/
Rich information on native plant species research, a Tool Kit, and a handout for best eradication practices
Invasive Plants: Identification, Documentation, and Control
Trees and Vines
Asian bittersweet, English ivy, and other invasive vines will eventually kill trees. Here are links on how to control these plants and help preserve trees.
The Best Method For Removing Invasive Vines From Your Tree
https://www.housedigest.com/1484151/best-method-remove-invasive-vines-from-trees/
Why it’s important to remove vines from your trees
Homeowners are often unsure of what to do about large vines growing on their trees. A couple of small vines near the roots shouldn’t be a problem, but when a trunk and branches are covered in climbing vines, it can be harmful to the tree
https://www.nashvilletreeconservationcorps.org/treenews/what-to-do-about-vines-growing-on-your-tree
How to Kill Vines on Trees Without Causing Damage
https://petrarcalandcare.com/2022/12/28/how-kill-vines-on-trees/