Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an extremely bad invasive plant and it spreads quickly and easily. It takes over native plants and other vegetation, and damages foundations and pavements. It spreads all over neighborhoods because mature trees can have up to 300,000 seeds on it. 😳😭This species is the main host for the spotted lantern fly, which can kill native trees like maple and black walnut, and agricultural crops.Many people have no idea they have this on their property and how ser

Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an extremely bad invasive plant and it spreads quickly and easily. It takes over native plants and other vegetation, and damages foundations and pavements. It spreads all over neighborhoods because mature trees can have up to 300,000 seeds on it. 😳😭This species is the main host for the spotted lantern fly, which can kill native trees like maple and black walnut, and agricultural crops.Many people have no idea they have this on their property and how seri

We’re removing 461 non-native invasive trees from our parks over the next five years. These trees threaten the ecological health and biodiversity of native areas because they spread seed and outcompete native vegetation so aggressively. This is due to the fact that these species don’t have any predators or diseases that are able to restrict their spread. Forests then become saturated with one tree species, which doesn’t benefit wildlife and the local ecosystems. The types of trees that will be r

7.1K views · 34 reactions | The Invasive Species Council has renewed its call for better funding to eradicate Fire Ants from the Coast. It warns that could take up to $300 million a year, but without it, the government should expect billions of dollars in damage. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sunshine Coast | Facebook