Landscaping Rules in Oneida County, NY (2026)

6 NYCRR Part 575 (Invasive Species Regulations)

An "invasive species" is a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration; and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Regulations are developed to help control invasive species by reducing their introduction and spread. Regulated and Prohibited Invasive Species. In 2015, a NYS Regulation 6 NYCRR Part 575 became ef...

NYSDEC Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health

Invasive species are non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health. Invasives come from all around the world. As international trade increases, so does the rate of invasive species introductions. Invasive species threaten nearly every aspect of our world and are one of the greatest threats to New York's biodiversity. They cause or contribute to: Habitat ...