Identify and Control Non-Native Plants 1

We will cover:

• Identifying invasive plants

• Which invasives you can best treat now and when to treat them if spring isn’t the best time

• Using manual & mechanical control methods

• Methods for controlling invasives with herbicides

• Choosing the right herbicide and equipment, and using it properly

• Forest safety, equipment and herbicide safety, and personal protective equipment

• Reference documents for more detailed identification and treatment information

• Sources for equipment, supplies and professional help from State Foresters and

  Conservationists and commercial vendors

• Restoration guidance for your green spaces after invasive plant removal.