Are invasive plants only an urban problem?
Invasive plants are problem in both urban and rural areas worldwide. The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that invasive species (both plant and animal) cause $130 billion dollars annually in losses to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and the maintenance of waterways in the United States. With the global trade economy new invasive species introduction is an ongoing problem that scientists, land managers and policy makers must address. What invasive plant species are present in Minneapolis’ Parks? There are several major invasive plant species that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Environmental Operations Section has been working to control. In forests and park areas common and glossy buckthorn, Russian mulberry and Tatarian honeysuckle are invasive woody shrub species. Purple loosestrife is an invasive plant found in wetlands and along the shorelines of lakes and streams. Garlic mustard is a common plant found in woodland areas. Eurasian watermilfoil is an a
