New Hampshire Outlaws Aliens

[xoxoxoBruce]

Alien plants, that is. As of January 1st, it's illegal to sell, propagate or transport in the state of New Hampshire, Japanese Barberry, Burning Bush, or Norway maples. These three ornamentals have escaped the properties where they have been used to spruce up the yards for years, and have invaded the woods, big time.
Vermont has these three thugs on the "watch" list but Maine and Massachusetts have outlawed them also.

I know PA has laws against Russian Thistle and Multi-floral Roses. In fact if you have them growing on your property, the state has the right to send a crew to eradicate them and bill you.....I'm betting a lot of money.

There have been so many good intentioned imports, plus many more that seemed innocuous until they went crazy and killed people in their sleep. Well, I haven't actually seen that, but this guy at work had a cousin who's babysitter had an uncle....you know, a reliable source. Kudzu, I think it was.

It's not just plants, either. Birds, insects and those jumping carp, come to mind. I wonder if Homeland Security could put a stop to more of these invasive species coming in, I mean while they're looking for nukes anyway?