“Andrew, what is the difference between a non-native and an invasive species?”
People will sometimes use the terms non-native and invasive interchangeably when in fact they have two very different meanings. A non-native species may or may not be an invasive and harmful. However, an invasive species is a non-native that negatively impacts the ecosystem it invades. Here are a few key differences:
Andrew Nikirk Sheridan Region Fisheries Biologist
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