The Thousand Islands are plagued by five non-native species - Brazilian Pepper, Australian Pine, Carrotwood, Melaleuca, and Schefflera.. Non-native species must be controlled because of the damage they do, and the best way to control them is eradication. 

Read about Australian Pine Here

Read about a possible restoration target following removal of non-native plants Here

Read an appeal to common sense Here.

Download an executable narrated slideshow Here. Right click and choose “Save Target As” to save to your computer. Warning - this is a large file. This is 74.3 megs so a fast connection is required. To play just double-click and press the inset picture. Press escape to stop the show and escape again to exit.