Invasive species cause harm to human wellbeing (e.g. crop loss, lower home value, injury) and\/or to the environment (e.g. habitat loss, extinctions, disrupt food webs). Many of these effects can be reduced with proper management and timely reporting.<\/p>\n
Invasive species are loosely defined as species that:<\/p>\n
Invasive species can be any kind of organism. Some well-known examples include kudzu<\/a>, emerald ash borer<\/a>, chestnut blight, and Asian carp<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You can help the fight against invasive species by taking actions like joining your local CISMA<\/a>, cleaning your outdoor equipment (land<\/a> and water<\/a>), and not moving firewood<\/a>.<\/p>\n The best way to help is by reporting suspected invasive species when you see them. When you report, take a picture or take a sample and record your location. You can send in the report through:<\/p>\n The GLEDN Phone App<\/a><\/p>\nWhat you can do!<\/h1>\n