Invasive plants are species intentionally or accidentally introduced by human activity into a region in which they did not evolve and cause harm to natural resources, economic activity or humans.
Below is a list of resources about invasive plants in Virginia and what you can do about them.
Invasive Species in Virginia
Commonwealth website with current invasive plants alerts.
Invasive Plant Species of Virginia
An introduction to invasive plants, lists, and what you can do to help eradicate them.
Invasive Plants of Particular Concern in Virginia
A good source on current invasive plants. There are many links to similar sites.
Mistaken Identity – Invasive Plants and Their Native Look-Alikes
An identification guide to these plants in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Virginia Invasive Plant Coalition
A list of resources related to the ID and control of invasive plants in Virginia.
Blue Ridge Prism
Blue Ridge PRISM Inc is the first Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) headquartered in Virginia. Their website has many resources related to the ID and control of invasive plants in Virginia.
Invasive Plants in Your Landscape: What You Can Do, Presentation, Blue Ridge Prism
A presentation about Invasive Plants and what actions you can take to control and eradicate them.