Introduction to the problem of invasive horticultural plants
     
My Primary Research
History of plant invasions
      
Research Introduction to my study of nursery industry perceptions of invasive plants 
Characteristics of invasive plants
      
Methods: conducting and designing my survey
Ecological Impacts of invasive plants in the US
      
Survey: a copy of the 30 question survey with links to summarized results for each question
 
 
Economic Impacts of invasive plants in the US
    
Results: summary of results and trends found in the survey

Controversy: objections to controlling invasive horticultural plants

    
Discussion of respondents' perceptions of invasive plants and interpretions for control and prevention programs
   
Policies: regulatory approaches to controlling Invasive Plants
      
Conclusion and Recommendations for programs to prevent the further spread of invasive plants

Non-Regulatory approaches to controlling Invasive Plants

        
     
References and other useful resources

Examples of invasive plants used in these pages, with resources for more information

      
     
Resources on the Web: background information andnursery and gardening resources