The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has determined that certain alien (non-native) plants are invasive in the state. These invasive species cause damage to our environment.  And cost significant amounts of money to eradicate once established.   People who plant these invasive species put their neighbors private property as well as Virginia public lands at risk of being taken over by these invasive species.  

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services List of Noxious Weeds should include these invasive species.  Being listed as a Tier 1 noxious weed would forbid the sale and movement of these invasive plants that do extensive damage.  The Department should help the nursery trade develop alternatives to these invasive plants (hopefully native plants), and educate Virginians on the values of these native plants.