Land Management Considerations for Invasive Earthworms

Date of Publication: 06/01/2024

Non-Native Invasive Earthworms in the Midwest and Eastern United States: A Primer covers the distribution and ecological grouping of invasive earthworms, their effects on the physical and chemical properties of soil and onsoil carbon, effects on ecosystem biodiversity and vulnerability, and land management considerations for natural ecosystems. 

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This is a product of the USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, a collaborative, multi-institutional partnership led by the USDA Forest Service. Funding was provided by the USDA Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy.