the plants, it is important to avoid mowing to limit seed spread. If the brown fruits are present when pulling and cutting, fruits should be disposed of properly to avoid dispersal. Prescribed burns are another non-chemical control method that the Wisconsin DNR suggests when treating Japanese hedge parsley. After applying this control method, the following season shows a 50% effectiveness in terms of permanent removal. Thus, burning may only be effective in conjunction with other control techniques and / or fire adapted habitats such as prairies. The Wisconsin DNR also recommends several chemical management options for treating Japanese hedge parsley. Glyphosate, a common herbicide that is applied to the leaves of plants to regulate growth. As a means of chemical control, glyphosate should be applied to Japanese hedge parsley vegetation during its first year of growth in the fall or spring. Although, this was found to be less than 50% effective the season after treatment. Chemical treatment with Metasulfuron can be applied to rosettes in the spring or fall and was found to be 70-90% effective the season following the treatment. Lastly, the DNR mentions Triclopyr, a common herbicide used on woody and herbaceous weeds, as a means of chemical treatment to rosettes in the spring or fall, but may result in contamination of groundwater if not used properly and is only 50-70% effective the season after the control methods. In terms of Japanese hedge parsley’s seed resilience and germination, it was found that when exposed to lower temperatures the seeds become dormant, which can also be reversed by exposure to higher temperatures. This suggests that Japanese hedge parsley can become more aggressive in higher temperatures, eluding to possible effects of climate change. A study exploring the impacts of clipping time on Japanese hedge parsley and seed production recommend clipping the plant in the reproductive phase but before fruit ripening. In Wisconsin, Japanese hedge parsley is prohibited/restricted under the state's Invasive Rule- NR 40. This identifies the species as established in the state and posing a huge threat to human and environmental health and transporting, possessing, or introducing without a permit is regulated. Overall, very little policy has been made in response to the biological invasion of this species. Medicinal use Japanese hedge parsley has been known for its medicinal properties in Chinese traditional medicine. It has been used for treating hemorrhoids, spasm, uterine tumors, fever, and dysentery. Recently, medical