Ecological Threats

Each natural community faces ecological threats that could change its defining features, leading to its decline.

Non-Native Invasive Plants

Ecological threats have not been assessed for this natural community, which is essentially all boulders and lichens.

Diseases, Pests, and Other Threats

Learn more about some of the ecological threats to the natural communities of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

See Making a Difference to learn about some of the ways park staff are addressing these threats—and ways you can help, too.