Invasive Species Management Challenges

The video discusses the issue of exotic invasive species, particularly focusing on a school project at Appleview Elementary to remove Japanese honeysuckle. It highlights the challenges faced, the impact on local wildlife, and the educational benefits for students. The video encourages viewers to identify and remove invasive species in their own areas to promote healthier forests.

What are exotic invasive species?

• Plants introduced from elsewhere that dominate local ecosystems

• Native plants that grow rapidly

• Plants that are beneficial to local wildlife

• Animals that migrate seasonally

Why are exotic invasive species considered a problem?

• They improve soil quality

• They provide food for local animals

• They disrupt local ecosystems by dominating them

• They are difficult to identify

What is a common challenge teachers face when managing school forests?

• Poor weather conditions

• Insufficient funding

• Dealing with exotic invasive shrubs

• Lack of student interest

What does 'invasive' mean in the context of plants?

• Plants that are native to the region

• Plants that take over and dominate an area

• Plants that require a lot of water

• Plants that are difficult to grow

What invasive shrub did Appleview Elementary School focus on removing?

• Buckthorn

• Autumn olive

• Multiflora rose

• Asian honeysuckle

What effect do the berries of Japanese honeysuckle have on deer and turkey?

• They provide essential nutrients

• They act as a diuretic

• They are a primary food source

• They improve hydration

Why is it important to reintroduce native plants?

• They require less maintenance

• They grow faster than invasive species

• They support local wildlife and ecosystems

• They are more colorful

What lesson did students learn about native plants?

• They are less important than invasive species

• They need to be actively reintroduced

• They can grow back on their own

• They are only found in school forests

Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-native invasive shrub mentioned?

• Multiflora rose

• Buckthorn

• Autumn olive

• Maple tree

What can individuals do to help manage invasive species?

• Ignore them

• Identify and remove them

• Plant more invasive species

• Only report them to authorities