Nonnative species are generally considered to be organisms that have been introduced beyond their natural range due to the influence of people. Occasionally, these species can have significant negative impacts to the environments into which they are introduced.

Owing to its subtropical climate, Everglades National Park presents a perfect habitat in which many nonnative species thrive. Because some of these organisms have shown the potential to cause catastrophic change to the ecosystem, the park wages an aggressive campaign of management and control.

In early 2008, Everglades National Park partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to launch Florida Invaders in south Florida. This eight-page publication highlights impacts associated with nonnative species and gives readers a chance to get involved and help stop the invasion!

Click here to visit the Florida Invaders website and download the publication