 ©Lorraine Wozniak Invasive species are harmful in a number of ways. Many invasive plants change soil chemistry making it unsuitable for other plants. Invasive vines smother and strangle important trees and shrubs. Still others are aggressive spreaders that create monocultures in our woodlands and wild places, outcompeting native flora. These are the ways invasives disrupt healthy ecosystems and displace plants essential for providing food and habitat for birds and other wildlife.
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AuthorThe Newtown Conservation Commission actively works to encourage healthy habitats by increasing the diversity of our native wildlife and vegetation, while providing information on the threats posed by invasive plant species. Archives
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About the CommissionThe Newtown Conservation Commission is dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and protection of 2,000 acres of town-owned open space. In addition, the Commission is actively working to encourage healthy habitats and increase the diversity of our native wildlife and vegetation.
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