What’s better that one National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2020? How about two?
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2 (五月份 16 – 23, 2020) is upon us! Take some time this week to consider the many impacts that non-native invasive species have on our communities, working lands, natural areas, and pocketbooks. Scroll to the bottom for free webinars offered this week.
为什么担心入侵物种？
A recent study found an estimated annual loss of almost $83.5 million in personal income to Oregon’s economy from just 25 selected weed species. These costs are estimated to balloon to $1.8 billion if invasive weeds are left untreated. We all pay the bill for invasion of weeds species through increased food costs, higher taxes, and decreased property values. These impacts clearly show the economic benefits associated with controlling invasive weeds
Invasive weeds not only impact our pocketbooks, but they also impact the livability of our communities. Invasive weeds like blackberry and gorse have long thorns that limit our ability to enjoy our open spaces and natural areas. While other invasive weeds like giant hogweed and spurge laurel can cause burns or rashes if we come into contact with them.
入侵物种还会影响景观的自然美。 它们取代了鱼类和野生动物赖以生存的本地植物，使它们失去了食物和栖息地。 这样一来，它们就用杂草丛生和退化的景观取代了我们的自然奇观，使 "俄勒冈风情 "大打折扣。
So join your friends and neighbors in helping to stop the Silent Invasion!
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- 苏格兰扫帚为野火提供了极易燃烧的燃料。(照片 S. Leininger）
您可以提供的十种帮助
- Learn about invasive weed species, especially those found in your region. The WeedWise Program is a local and trusted resource.
- 清洁登山鞋、涉水器、船只和拖车、越野车以及其他装备，阻止入侵物种搭便车到新的地点。了解更多信息，请访问PlayCleanGo.org。
- 避免向水道倾倒水族箱或活饵。了解更多信息，请访问Habitattitude.org。
- 不要移动木柴，而是在您要燃烧的地方购买，或者在允许的情况下就地收集。了解更多信息，请访问DontMoveFirewood.org。
- 使用经认证为 "无杂草"的饲料、干草、覆盖物和土壤。
- 只在花园中种植非入侵植物，并清除任何已知的入侵者。
- 向俄勒冈州入侵物种热线报告新的或扩大的入侵物种疫情。 早期发现是成功的关键！
- 志愿帮助清除公共土地和自然区域的入侵物种。您当地的流域委员会提供了许多志愿服务机会！
- 与您在州、地方和国家层面的政治代表讨论您所关注的与入侵物种控制工作相关的问题。
Take a look at The Terrible Twelve in this brochure below!
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Looking for alternative to invasive plants? This Gardensmart guide has answers for you!
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Want to Learn More – Check out the NISAW 2020 Webinar Series
Daily webinars will be offered this week to help those interested in deepening their understanding around invasive species. Each webinar is free but registration is required.
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