Tall Fescue is native to Europe and northern Africa. It has been introduced almost worldwide for turf, forage, and erosion control. However, it is listed as invasive by several states across the United States. Its seeds are long-lived and can be dispersed widely as they are transported by livestock and birds. This allows it to establish readily in its preferred conditions, typically disturbed sites such as highways and railroads. Once established, it can spread aggressively via rhizomes. It is often infected with a specific fungus that can harm grazing animals. Tall Fescue can be managed by burning, plowing, planting competitive cover crops, and herbicide applications.