Title: Identify invasive species threatening Virginia forests.
Course: Forestry Management (18502-I) > Section: Preserving Forest Health

Identification could include

- tree of heaven
- Japanese stiltgrass
- multiflora rose
- kudzu
- oriental bittersweet
- autumn olive
- Chinese privet
- callery pear (aka Bradford pear)
- Chinese tallow
- bamboo
- wavyleaf basketgrass.

Identification should also include discussing the control of invasive species, using

- herbicides
- manual removal
- burning
- quarantines.

Teacher Resources:

- Invasive Plants in Virginia, Virginia Department of Forestry
- What Are Invasive Species?, Virginia Invasive Species

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do invasive species affect Virginia forests?
- What are some invasive insects and plants that forest managers must control?
- What are some processes for controlling invasive species?