Survey of exotic flora in Acadia National Park
Mcinnes D. 1986. Survey of exotic flora in Acadia National Park. National Park Service
FIELD WORK: July - August 1986. FLORA - VASCULAR: Uses Feely and Drury (1980) to assess that 23% of Acadia National Park vegetation is introduced, the majority of these species are non-invasive. Twelve species are considered 'pest species' and need management. Maps locations of invasive species and discusses control methods. Notes that some invasive species have 'cultural value' and should be considered when implementing management plans. Notes that Purple Loosestrife is the only species posing a threat to native plant communities in the Park /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND GIS-CATEGORY 3 ; Flora: Lists locations of invasive species
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Mcinnes, Drew
- Date of Issue
- 1986
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Checklist, Exotic Species, Inventory (Baseline), Map, Mount Desert Island, Natural Resource Management, Plants