Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you feel all non-native plants in Alaska should be targeted and eradicated?
A: The term non-native refers to a plant that would not be in Alaska without the assistance of humans.  Thus, the majority of ornamentals and agricultural plants in Alaska are considered non-native.  The species targeted by the CWMA are called invasive species.  Invasives are non-native plants but, in addition, have the potential or demonstrated an ability to impact the economy, ecosystems, or human-well being. 

Personally, I love cultivating my garden and flower beds and many species I use are non-native (e.g. cabbage, potatoes, peony, and marigolds).  However, I am cautious to avoid cultivating with species that are known to be invasive.  Examples of species to avoid in cultivation are reed canary grass, orange hawkweed, common tansy, oxeye daisy, and butter & eggs.

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