Websites
https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/subject/economic-and-social-impacts
USDA discusses statistics and examples of invasive species’ impacts. It also mentions the general effects of invasives. Short read.
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Threats-to-Wildlife/Invasive-Species
The National Wildlife Federation breaks down what invasive species are, how they spread, examples, and their impact on native species. Pretty short & simple read.
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/report/
FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission explains how to download and use the IveGot1 app/hotline. Short & easy read.
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/invasive-species/
National Geographic outlines what invasive species are, how they become invasive, how they impact the environment, and what we are doing to help. Longer but straightforward read.
https://www.kremp.com/pages/a-students-guide-to-invasive-species
This “Student’s Guide to Invasive Species” includes information on how invasive species can spread and harm native habitats (thank you Hannah for sharing this article with me!)
https://floridainvasivespecies.org/index.cfm
Website of the Florida Invasive Species Council
- https://www.floridainvasives.org/
- Click on the category “Plant List” at the top to view the FISC list of invasive species. Plants are classified as Category 1 (very harmful) or Category 2 (still harmful but not as abundant/widespread).
- Click on “Grants” at the top and scroll down to view the FISC website for the Kathy Craddock Burks Grant, which is currently funding my projects.
UF Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants– I love using their plant directory.
https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/teaming-take-double-threat-invasives-and-wildfires
The US Department of the Interior discusses measures being taken to combat wildfires & invasives. Pretty short read.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/us/hawaii-wildfire-factors.html
The New York Times breaks down how invasive species in Hawaii contributed to the Maui Wildfires. Longer read.
https://www.doi.gov/blog/invasive-species-finding-solutions-stop-their-spread
The US Department of the Interior lists several examples of invasive species, why they are harmful, and the measures being taken to combat them. Also how you can get involved! Longer but relatively easy read.
https://www.allianceforthebay.org/2018/02/10-ways-you-can-prevent-the-spread-of-invasive-species/
This resource outlines 10 things you can do to hinder the spread of invasives. Short read.
https://www.americanforests.org/article/invasive-species-how-you-can-help/
The website American Forests examines several ways you can help with the invasive species problem. Short read.
https://www.fws.gov/initiative/aquatic-invasive-species
The US Fish & Wildlife Service explains the impacts aquatic invasive species have on the environment and communities. Short read.
Books
‘The Book of Invasive Species’ by Kit Carlson, PhD, and Aaron Carlson
‘Beyond the War on Invasive Species: A Permaculture Approach to Ecosystem Restoration’ by Tao Orion
Students Against Invasive Species 