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  • Author(s): Davis, Mark
  • Source:
    Earth Island Journal. Winter2012, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p50-52. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SPECIES; TIMBER; LYMANTRIA dispar; HONEYSUCKLES
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED StatesReport Available
    • Abstract:
      The article offers information on the role of biologists and government officials to protect the ecosystem from non-native species in the U.S. It mentions that killing timber trees, gypsy moths and emerald ash borer causes economic damage. It presents information on the species including garlic mustard and non-native honeysuckle that does not threaten human health but can cause economic damage.