NC-EPPC

North Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council

North Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council

NC EPPC facilitates solutions to problems caused by invasive plants. Our active membership includes public and private land managers, ecological consultants and researchers, planners, volunteer stewards, and concerned citizens. We:

  • Provide a focus for issues and concerns regarding exotic pest plants in North Carolina
  • Facilitate communication and the exchange of information regarding all aspects of exotic pest plant control and management
  • Provide a forum where all interested parties may participate in meetings and share in the benefits from the information generated by Council
  • Promote public understanding regarding exotic pest plants and their control
  • Serve as an advisory council regarding funding, research, management, and control of exotic pest plants
  • Facilitate action campaigns to monitor and control exotic pest plants in North Carolina
  • Review incipient and potential pest plant management problems and activities and provide relevant information to interested parties