READ: “The Economic Impacts of Invasive Species to Canada’s Forest Sector” (Invasive Species Centre)
In our online Plant Pests module, we learn about Emerald Ash Borer as an invasive plant pest that affects trees and shrubs. This article identifies a few more invasive species that can be detrimental to tree & shrub health and their economic impacts on overall forest health:
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Buckthorn
Invasive Earthworm
Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)
Dog-strangling Vine
Garlic Mustard