How does FNGLA address the issue of invasive species?

The FNGLA addresses the issue of invasive species primarily by promoting awareness and control strategies to minimize their impact. Invasive species can significantly alter ecosystems, outcompeting native flora and fauna, and disrupting local biodiversity. By raising awareness, FNGLA helps stakeholders, including landscape professionals and the general public, understand the threats posed by invasive plants and animals.

In addition, FNGLA encourages the development and implementation of control strategies, which may include education on identification, proper management practices, and the promotion of native flora as alternatives. This proactive approach aims to protect Florida's natural ecosystems and maintain biodiversity, highlighting the role that all individuals can play in this conservation effort.

The other choices do not align with FNGLA's mission and goals. Ignoring invasive species would lead to further ecological damage, while advocating for their introduction or encouraging non-native species would exacerbate the problem rather than mitigate it. Therefore, fostering awareness and control strategies stands out as the most responsible and effective method of addressing invasive species.