Invasive plants are one of the most significant natural threats to preserving historic landscapes.
Non-native, exotic species often thrive in areas throughout the south. If left unchecked, they often expand over vast areas and eventually cover, eliminate or replace the native grasses, trees and shrubs. Kudzu is probably the most well known and widespread. It is a rapid growing vine with no natural enemies in the United States. Kudzu smothers native trees and shrubs .