§ 136-37. Intent; findings.

A. 

It is the intent of the Board of Commissioners to encourage the propagation of native species while prohibiting the propagation and/or spread of invasive bamboo plants.

B. 

The Board further finds that running bamboo plants possess adverse characteristics harmful to the health, safety and welfare of Lower Moreland Township, including one or more of the following characteristics:

(1) 

It is not indigenous to the Township and state.

(2) 

It has the potential to become naturalized within the Township where the plant is not indigenous.

(3) 

The plant has the biological potential for rapid and widespread dispersion in the Township.

(4) 

The plant has the potential for existing in high numbers out of existing habitats.

(5) 

The plant is able to out-compete other species in the native plant community and has the potential for rapid growth, high seed production, dissemination or the establishment in native plant communities in the Township.