Terrestrial Invasive Species

Terrestrial invasive species are any  exotic, nonnative, or new to the area plants, animals, insects, and other organisms that evolved to live on the land rather than in the water that cause economic or biological harm and are capable of spreading to new areas. Terrestrial invasive species do not include livestock, honey bees, domestic pets, intentionally planted agronomic crops, or nonnative organisms that do not cause economic or biological harm. In Nebraska, terrestrial habitats are forests and grasslands. With no natural enemies to keep their population in check and their ability to outcompete Nebraska’s native species for food and other resources, terrestrial invasive species can spread quickly.