Invasive Exotic Plant Species to be Removed
 The Lee County Board of County
Commissioners has long recognized the problems invasive exotic plants have had
on the ecosystems in Lee County. Starting in 1982, the Commissioners have passed
ordinances to deal with this growing problem. Included in Ordinance No. 82-42
(which established the Lee County Development Standards Regulations) was the
prohibition of the use of melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), Australian
pine (Casuarina species), and Brazilian Pepper (Schinus
terebinthifolius) for landscaping requirements.
Ordinance No. 90-06
required the removal of these species from provided open space areas for all
developments that received final development order approval after March 5, 1990.
An invasive exotic vegetation removal and maintenance plan was required for
development order approval. The applicant had to include a tree location graphic
or map which identifies invasive exotic plants or invasive exotic plant masses
as to the particular species, native plants and plant masses, and a plan to
remove invasive exotic vegetation so as to preserve native trees and understory.
The plan also required a commitment to maintain these areas free from invasive
exotics in perpetuity.
Per
Lee
County Land Development Code Section 10-420 (f), the following highly
invasive exotic plant must be removed from the development area. Methods to
remove and control invasive and exotic plants must be included on the
development order plans. A statement must also be included on the development
order that the development area will be maintained free from invasive exotic
plants in perpetuity. For the purposes of this subsection, invasive exotic
plants include:
|
= Picture |
= Description |
| Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Additional Information |
| Australian
pine |
All Casuarina species |
|
|
Bishopwood Toog Tree |
|
|
| Brazilian
pepper |
Schinus
terebinthifolius |
|
| downy
rosemyrtle |
Rhodomyrtus
tomentosus |
(pictured above)
|
| earleaf
acacia |
Acacia
auriculiformis |
|
| Melaleuca |
Melaleuca
quinquenervia |
|
| tropical
soda apple |
Solanum
viarum |
|
|
Carrot Wood |
|
|
| Cork Tree/Seaside Mahoe |
|
|
|
Java Plum |
|
|
| Murray Red Gum |
|
|
|
Rose Apple |
|
|
| Wedelia/Creeping Oxeye |
|
|
| Woman's Tongue |
|
|
| Rose Wood |
|
|
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