# MWW Classic:  Invasive Plant Species - Ep 319

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Podcast: [Missouri Woods & Water - Hunting and Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/missouri-woods-water-hunting-and-fishing-podcast-288074)
Published: 2026-05-19T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast Nate gets to talk with Dustin Williams from Habitat Works and discuss the challenges posed by invasive species in Missouri, particularly focusing on the differences between native and non-native plants. The discussion covers the ecological impact of invasive species, identification of common invasive plants, and effective management strategies, including the role of fire in controlling these species. The conversation aims to educate landowners on how to maintain healthy ecosystems and promote biodiversity. In this conversation, we discuss various invasive species prevalent in Missouri, their impacts on local ecosystems, and management strategies. We cover specific plants like bush honeysuckle, bradford pears, Sericea lespedeza, cedar trees, tree of heaven, multiflora rose, Japanese honeysuckle, wintercreeper, autumn olive, reed canary grass, phragmites, and Johnson grass, emphasizing the importance of identifying and managing these species to maintain healthy habitats for wildlife. Thanks for listening!

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