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In certain countries, mahogany is considered an invasive species. Mahogany is wood from any of three tree species: Honduran or big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), West Indian or Cuban mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), and Swietenia humilis. Honduran mahogany is the most widespread and the only genuine mahogany species commercially grown today.
The Catalina Island mountain mahogany is threatened by ungulates such as deer, and feral goats and pigs. [5] Introduced goats have been removed from the island. Introduced mule deer remain on Catalina Island and may threaten the survival of the species. [8] Fencing has been placed to prevent the remaining animals from touching the plants. [5]
In Hampton Roads, the invasive fire ants have caused issues for local wildlife, and the species looks to spread as climate conditions become more favorable in the western parts of the state ...
The natural environment of Virginia encompasses the physical geography and biology of the U.S. state of Virginia. Virginia has a total area of 42,774.2 square miles (110,784.67 km 2 ), including 3,180.13 square miles (8,236.5 km 2 ) of water, making it the 35th- largest state by area. [ 1 ]
The Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioicus), also known as American coffee berry, Kentucky mahogany, nicker tree, and stump tree, [4] is a tree in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae of the legume family Fabaceae, native to the Midwest, Upper South, Appalachia, and small pockets of New York in the United States and Ontario in Canada.
An invasive season of stink bugs was predicted this year by researchers at Washington State University, who pointed to a study that concluded: “Changing weather could increase suitable habitat ...
Name Location County/City Region Summary Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve: Leesburg: Loudoun: Northern: website, 725 acres of successional fields, hardwood forests, wetlands, and riverine habitat; nature center; and over 20 miles of trails; operated by the county, with support from Friends of Banshee Reeks and from Banshee Reeks Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists
Currently privet is designated as a foreign invasive plant in Alabama and Georgia and considered a severe threat in North Carolina and Florida. [3] It is estimated that Chinese privet alone occupies over one million hectares of land across 12 states ranging from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas. [4]