5.0 Learning Outcomes

In this chapter, you will learn about invasive species and how their introduction to unfamiliar ecosystems can have many consequences for the health of those ecosystems and their populations. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

• Define what an invasive species is, and distinguish it from native species and non-invasive non-native species.
• Discuss how invasive species get introduced to new ecosystems.
• List some actions to prevent the spread of invasive species.
• Explain what control measures are used to prevent the spread and growth of invasive species.
• Identify some of the invasive species you might encounter while engaging in community science efforts in Ontario.