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Maryland Invasive Species Council (MISC)

The MARYLAND INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL (MISC) provides leadership concerning invasive species and encourages efforts that prevent the introduction of, and manage the impact of, invasive species on Maryland ecosystems. The Maryland Invasive Species Council, established in April 2000, is a group of concerned scientists, land managers, business people and citizens acting to reduce the spread of invasive plants, animals and diseases. The MISC maintains lists of Species of Concern across terrestrial plants, aquatic plants, vertebrates, insects, other invertebrates, and diseases and other organisms. Membership is open to all interested government agencies, organizations, and parties operating or conducting business in Maryland. Present membership includes representatives from: Adkins Arboretum Maryland Department of Agriculture Maryland Department of the Environment Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Master Gardeners The Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Maryland Native Plant Society Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of the Interior University of Maryland County Governments City and Local Governments Service Organizations


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