When crossing into California, they stop and ask if you have fresh fruits. However, they don't search every car, nor could they. However, they make an effort to inform you that they don't want you bringing fruits into the state due to problems with invasive species. They do the same thing crossing the border into Canada. I'm not sure what other states make an effort, but perhaps we could start. At least it makes you stop and think about your actions for a minute.
Unfortunately, planting invasive species in our yards also contributes to our water problems...maintaining non-native species often requires more resources than maintaining native plants does.
Unfortunately, invasive species may continue to be an issue because most peolpe seek things that are different from the norm. You have breeders that breeds for a mutation of an organism to obtain a unique look. People like trying different foods and being expose to a variety of habitats, therefore they are constanly finding ways to smuggle "invasive species". Are the benefits worth the endangerment of "noninvasive species"?
While I applaud Georgia's laws on invasive species, I know that they are rarely regulated. It is sad but society takes on a "wait until it is too late" approach to all environmental issues.
invasives are intriguing. Thanks for your presentation. Florida is a walking disaster area, the almost tropical weather allows many tropical animals and plants to thrive where they should not. I have seen specials on discovery of parrots, and monkeys thriving in the everglades as exotic animals nobody wanted. Only time will tell what the area may look or sound like in 50 years.
I enjoy fishing, and I have never thought about transferring of species from one lake to another. Your presentation really opened my eyes to what happens when humans do not know about all the small species that we can introduce to an area. I really like the sign about what to do in order to stop the spread of invasive species. That was the first time I have seen such a sign, and I fish alot in different lakes and ponds. I will definitely try some of these techinques next time.
I enjoy fishing, and I have never thought about transferring of species from one lake to another. Your presentation really opened my eyes to what happens when humans do not know about all small species that we can introduce to an area. I really like the sign about what to do in order to stop the spread of invasive species. That was the first time I have seen such a sign, and I fish alot in different lakes and ponds. I will definitely try some of these techinques next time.
I believe that the government is making a serious effort to protect our environment from invasive species and that we, the people must also do our part. Reading this environmental project has rekindled my knowledge and desire to do my part. Thank you.
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When crossing into California, they stop and ask if you have fresh fruits. However, they don't search every car, nor could they. However, they make an effort to inform you that they don't want you bringing fruits into the state due to problems with invasive species. They do the same thing crossing the border into Canada. I'm not sure what other states make an effort, but perhaps we could start. At least it makes you stop and think about your actions for a minute.
Unfortunately, planting invasive species in our yards also contributes to our water problems...maintaining non-native species often requires more resources than maintaining native plants does.
Unfortunately, invasive species may continue to be an issue because most peolpe seek things that are different from the norm. You have breeders that breeds for a mutation of an organism to obtain a unique look. People like trying different foods and being expose to a variety of habitats, therefore they are constanly finding ways to smuggle "invasive species". Are the benefits worth the endangerment of "noninvasive species"?
While I applaud Georgia's laws on invasive species, I know that they are rarely regulated. It is sad but society takes on a "wait until it is too late" approach to all environmental issues.
invasives are intriguing. Thanks for your presentation. Florida is a walking disaster area, the almost tropical weather allows many tropical animals and plants to thrive where they should not. I have seen specials on discovery of parrots, and monkeys thriving in the everglades as exotic animals nobody wanted. Only time will tell what the area may look or sound like in 50 years.
I enjoy fishing, and I have never thought about transferring of species from one lake to another. Your presentation really opened my eyes to what happens when humans do not know about all the small species that we can introduce to an area. I really like the sign about what to do in order to stop the spread of invasive species. That was the first time I have seen such a sign, and I fish alot in different lakes and ponds. I will definitely try some of these techinques next time.
I enjoy fishing, and I have never thought about transferring of species from one lake to another. Your presentation really opened my eyes to what happens when humans do not know about all small species that we can introduce to an area. I really like the sign about what to do in order to stop the spread of invasive species. That was the first time I have seen such a sign, and I fish alot in different lakes and ponds. I will definitely try some of these techinques next time.
I believe that the government is making a serious effort to protect our environment from invasive species and that we, the people must also do our part. Reading this environmental project has rekindled my knowledge and desire to do my part. Thank you.
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