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13782
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Hydrilla, an aquatic weed, has arrived in the state's northern coastal waters. A fast-growing Asian perennial, it is coasting North Carolina millions of dollars in efforts to control it.
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21182
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Invasives are introduced, non-indigenous, or non-native species of plants and animals that get into local environments. Douglass explores how they arrive in the state, what effects they have on the state's ecosystem, names of some of the state's invasives, and what can be done about them.
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33405
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Although several noxious aquatics are being considered for inclusion in North Carolina’s Aquatic Weed Control Program, all control efforts to date have focused on hydrilla and alligator-weed. This article discusses the distribution of infestation and where control efforts have been effective.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
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34297
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Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) is a new invasive aquatic weed that has turned up in botanical gardens and ponds in eastern North Carolina counties, and has been traced to aquatic nurseries and dealers. Native to South America, giant salvinia is a floating fern that can double its biomass in about two days. The North Carolina Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services’ Plant Protection Division is working with dealers and nurseries to prevent the establishment of giant salvinia in natural waters.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 318, July/Aug 1999,
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6937
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Phragmites australis, or common reed, is a tall innocent-looking marsh plant with cane-like stems, blue-green leaves, and purplish plumes on top. However, the plant's strong anchoring roots can spread out to reproduce exponentially. The common reed's dense growth can crowd out native vegetation and wildlife habitats. Smith discusses what is being done to eliminate this invasive plant.
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43813
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"Introducing non-native animals and plants to the environment can lead to all sorts of problems." Of particular concern in North Carolina is a bush-like plant that is native to Asia called privet and animal species like nutria, which is destructive to wetlands areas.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 3, May-June 2023,
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8895
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A humorous article, Pearce argues that kudzu was developed by the Japanese during the Great Depression to take over the United States.
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7738
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Beach vitex was introduced into the southeastern United States from Korea in the 1980s. Scientists believed the plant could help stabilize sand dunes. Beach vitex now grows as far north as Ocracoke Island and as far south as Florida and Alabama. Heavy concentrations are also found on Bogue Banks, Bald Head Island, and Oak Island. Experts in North Carolina are seeking to have the plant listed as a Federal Noxious Weed. North and South Carolina's two-state task force has worked to stop the plant's spread.
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25865
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Guava and mora are invasive plants threatening the Galapagos ecosystems. Geographer Steve Walsh is creating digital maps and models to show where invasive species are and how they might spread.
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25045
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An invasive species of water plant is taking over lakes and ponds in North Carolina. It’s called giant salvinia or Kariba weed. Many people were, for years, distributing it and didn’t realize the harm it could do.
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33177
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Aquatic plant researchers have observed hydrilla seed production for the first time in a natural setting. The seeds were found in two Wake County ponds last fall. Control strategies have been planned accordingly, with strong emphasis given to educational efforts.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 225, Mar 1985,
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26959
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Hydrilla is a fast growing aquatic plant creating dense surface mats which impede water flow in canals, reduce water storage in reservoirs, and interfere with recreation and navigation. In 1980, hydrilla was found in Big Lake, located in North Carolina’s Umstead State Park. Research is currently being done to determine how to enact effective hydrilla management.
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34031
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The control of undesirable aquatic weeds in drainage canals, rivers, and lakes in North Carolina continues to be of concern to water managers. Surveys conducted last summer and fall by the Division of Water Resources determined that at least thirty-six counties are infested with hydrilla and alligator weed.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 250, Apr/May 1988,
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27394
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The Eno River has recently become full of hydrilla verticillata, an invasive species of aquatic weed from South Asia. It grows too plentifully in North Carolina, causing rivers to become sluggish, competing with local species, decreasing oxygen levels in rivers, amongst other things. The leaders of Eno State park are looking for ways to better contain hydrilla, with some success.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 80 Issue 5, Sept/Oct 2016,
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12960
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Exotic plants are taking over many of the state's ecosystems. The invaders crowd out native vegetation and wildlife habitats, and in some areas hamper commercial and recreational fishing. Smith describes some of the common invaders and attempts to eradicate them.
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