Words matter: When and how to use the word invasive species

<p>Florida is an invasive species hot zone, meaning we have more invasive species than many other locations in the USA and the world. Learn what the words we use to describe various species mean in this episode.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Learn about invasive species issues near you - <a href="https://floridainvasivespecies.org/" target="_blank">https://floridainvasivespecies.org/</a></li> <li>Watch a webinar on using the right terminology with stakeholder groups - <a href="https://ufl.zoom.us/rec/share/44S0gD4WDRW8Kd_iAl_RXGN5WQtde3BuIxKBOMpzZCYtMZ60-aQ79uGhUbX0PhE6.7fADGgWMwrlZqruO" target="_blank">https://ufl.zoom.us/rec/share/44S0gD4WDRW8Kd_iAl_RXGN5WQtde3BuIxKBOMpzZCYtMZ60-aQ79uGhUbX0PhE6.7fADGgWMwrlZqruO</a></li> </ul> <h2><strong>How You Can Help:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Research plants before you buy them! – </strong>Check the IFAS Assessment: <a href="https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/" target="_blank">https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/</a></li> <li><strong>Research permit requirements for nonnative wildlife and reptiles </strong>- <a href="https://myfwc.com/license/captive-wildlife/" target="_blank">https://myfwc.com/license/captive-wildlife/</a> and <a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/rule-development/" target="_blank">https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/rule-development/</a></li> <li><strong>Remove invasive species from your yard - </strong>Contact your local extension office for help: <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/" target="_blank">https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/</a></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Sources for this Episode:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>UF/IFAS EDIS Publication, "Standardized Invasive Species Terminology for Effective Outreach Education" (Shannon's a co-author!) - <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FR/FR439/FR439-Dsr1ns611r.pdf" target="_blank">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FR/FR439/FR439-Dsr1ns611r.pdf</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing