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Wise on Weeds! Program

 

 

Anyone can be Wise on Weeds! Just follow the 3R's of invasive plants:

 Recognize Invasive Species

Learn to recognize the top  invaders in Vermont.

  

Remove Invasives

Remove invasive species from gardens and other areas with recommended mechanical control techniques. 

  

Replant Non-Invasive Alternatives

Replant with a rich variety of non-invasive alternatives. For a starting list of suggested alternatives download our Wise on Weeds! brochure and check out our page on invasive plants in Vermont for some more information.

Wise on Weeds!

For more information about the Wise on Weeds! program or to enroll your business, contact Sharon Plumb at splumb@tnc.org or (802) 229-4425.

After habitat destruction, invasive species are the second greatest threat to global biodiversity. Nature Conservancy staff and volunteers travel every year to the far reaches of our state, controlling and preventing infestations of invasive plants in nature preserves and wild areas.  

Without the help of more Vermonters, invasive plants will continue to persist and spread around the state. Find out more about the Conservancy's Wise on Weeds! (WOW!) program to promote awareness of invasive plant species in Vermont.

Information about non-invasive alternatives and practical management techniques is available for any gardener or homeowner, and a growing number of Vermont businesses, schools and other organizations have signed on as WOW! demonstration sites.

The Conservancy is working in cooperation with two important groups in Vermont, the Champlain Basin Invasive Plant Partnership which has a focus on land management, and the Vermont Invasive Exotic Plant Committee which provides coordination and guidance on invasive exotic plant issues. Both groups include state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, and horticulture professionals.

Want to learn or do more?  If you own a…

…nursery or greenhouse:

…business or organization:

  • Highlight your business as “invasive-aware” by enrolling as a WOW! demonstration site. Conservancy staff will help businesses identifying any invasives on their property and suggesting non-invasive alternatives. For more information, download the demonstration site brochure. (PDF, 101 KB)

…backyard or garden:

  • Learn how to recognize, remove and replace invasive species on your property.
  • Contact Sharon Plumb at splumb@tnc.org to arrange a presentation on invasives for your local garden club, town conservation commission, or other interested group.
  • Check out these other websites on invasive plants.
       o ipane.org (Invasive Plant Atlas of New England)
       o tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/esadocs.html  (the Conservancy's global invasive species initiative)
       o nature.org/initiatives/invasivespecies (information on preventing the spread of invasives)