Invasive species destroy native trees and disrupt natural habitat

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 28) - With the spread of invasive species, such as emerald ash borer and oriental bittersweet, Iowa's forest ecosystems are threatened, and Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a proclamation announcing the month of April as Invasive Species Awareness Month.

The Governor will sign the proclamation in his office on Wed., March 29 at 10 a.m.