Invasive species in Arizona. Invasive species in Arizona alter ecosystem balance and reduce biodiversity by outcompeting native plants, reducing the resources wildlife rely on and creating a ...

Invasive species in Arizona. Invasive species in Arizona alter ecosystem balance and reduce biodiversity by outcompeting native plants, reducing the resources wildlife rely on and creating a ...

Other invasive species in Arizona include insects such as bark beetles that impact local forests; the Asian giant, or "murder," hornet; algae that alters water quality; and native aquatic plants ...

Wildfires in Arizona are burning hotter, faster and more often, in part due to a selection of invasive plant species taking over the desert environment, according to a report by nature experts.

The Club at Starr Pass in Tucson, Arizona, has completed a desert restoration project that focused on removing invasive species that choked out native plants. The work also improved sustainability ...

So, it shouldn’t be surprising that the Endangered Species Act has made a significant impact on Arizona plants and animals since the landmark law was enacted 50 years ago Thursday.

An aerial photo above Cave Creek, Arizona, from this April shows the proliferation of stinknet. Credit: Zach Duncan Posted in Articles Non-native Species A weed is swallowing the Sonoran Desert ...

In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are ...

The result is about 10 recommended trees for each of four different categories: For schools or parks, as street trees, under powerlines and especially drought tolerant species.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Recent photos of toppled cacti in Arizona's sweltering heat have highlighted the struggle of native plants. Owner of Cultiva Landscaping Alfonso Chavez explains the ...