Michigan officials consider limiting five invasive plant species

Michigan agriculture officials are considering whether to limit two invasive plant species as prohibited and three others as restricted. The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development will meet on November 17 in Lansing to review the status of these five species under the Michigan Invasive Species Program.

Prohibited species are not widely established in Michigan, while restricted species are already established within the state. An invasive species is defined as one that is not native to the region and could cause harm to the local environment if it spreads.

If the agriculture commission advances the recommendations, the next step is a 30-day public comment period. The recommendations will also be presented to the Natural Resources Commission during its December 9 meeting.

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