Invasive plants and animals threaten ecosystem health. They displace native plant and animal communities. Removing native species makes the ecosystem less diverse and less able to support healthy wildlife habitat. Outdoor recreation, property values, and timber and agriculture production can also be negatively impacted by invasive species. Invasive species can also be harmful to people and animals. Therefore, it’s worth the effort to control or prevent the spread of such species.

There are many benefits to managing invasive species:
- Reduce risk of erosion and improve water quality
- Reduce risk of wildfire
- Improve wildlife habitat
- Improve the look of a landscape
- Increase land and property value
- Protect native trees