INVASIVES
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What are Invasive Species?
An invasive species is one that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to Michigan's economy, environment, or human health.
Many non-native species in Michigan, including fruits, vegetables, field crops, livestock and domestic animals, are important to our economy and lifestyle. Most non-native species are not harmful and may provide economic benefits. Invasive species cause harm when they out-compete native species by reproducing and spreading rapidly in areas where they have no natural predators and change the balance of the ecosystems we rely on.
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- Working together to save Michigan's valuable hemlock trees
- Can you spot the Asian longhorned beetle?
- Invasive Species Newsletter Summer 2018
- State partners with local communities to host invasive species outreach events at boat launches June 30-July 8
- Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, July 1-7, 2018
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Michigan's Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan Departments of Agriculture & Rural Development, Environmental Quality and Natural Resources.