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Randy G. Westbrooks (au); Mark Schaefer (fw). Nonnative plant invaders are causing millions of dollars worth of damage to our natural, managed, & agricultural ecosystems, & their effects can be long-lasting. This fact book is intended to raise awareness of the destruction & economic losses caused by invasive plants in the U.S. Sections include: understanding the problems; plant invasions -- impacts, status, & trends: croplands, yards & gardens, rights-of-way, rangelands & pastures, forests, deserts, wetlands & waterways, Florida, Hawaii, natural areas, parks & refuges, private reserves, wildlife, plant communities, & biodiversity, recreational areas, & human & animal health.
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