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Invasive Species: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Reprinted from the MINNESOTA (DNR) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
What are invasive species?

Species that have been introduced or moved, by human activities to a location where they do not naturally occur are termed "exotic," "nonnative," "alien," and "nonindigenous." Conversely, "native" describes a species living in an area where it is found naturally. 

What problems do invasive species cause?

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Act Locally!

Minnesota DNR
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Great River Greening
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"En Masse"

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Kurt Seaberg

Footnotes/Endnotes


The Geography of Nowhere and Home from Nowhere, James Howard Kunstler

Suburban Nation, Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck

Thinking Like a Sustainable Community, Contact Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance - Sustainable Communities Team 651-296-34417 or mnscn@mr.net


Sierra Club: North Star Chapter
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Great River Earth Institute
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