Stopping the Spread in Central Florida

Old World climbing fern. © Eric Blackmore

The Nature Conservancy has mobilized a partnership to address Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum) coast to coast across central Florida. The Central Florida Lygodium Strategy strives to create a “lygodium-free” zone through a coordinated approach involving both public and private land owners and managers.

This landscape-level approach includes:

• mapping and assessment of climbing fern distribution,
• on-the-ground control projects on public and private lands, and
• public education about identification and control of climbing ferns.

Assistance For Landowners
If you suspect Old World climbing fern is infesting your property in central Florida, e-mail rrowe@tnc.org or call The Nature Conservancy's central Florida office at (863) 635-7506. We may be able to treat it for you.

More Information

• Download "Weeds You Should Get to Know" for help in identifying common invasive plants and methods for eradication.
• Download a map of the Central Florida Lygodium Strategy (CFLS) target area.
• Learn more about Old World climbing fern.
• Contact your local extension office.