Center For Invasive Plant Management by preventing the introduction and spread of exotic nuisance species into western naturalresources from the degrading impacts of exotic, invasive noxious weeds http://www.weedcenter.org/links/partners.html
Extractions: Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species [WRP] Purpose: To protect limited western aquatic resources by preventing the introduction and spread of exotic nuisance species into western marine and freshwater systems through the coordinated management and research activities of state, tribal, federal, environmental entities and other regional panels. Membership: All states and provinces west of the 100th meridian as well as Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska. Comprised of 48 members representing state, federal, tribal, local/regional, academic, industry, conservation organizations, and freshwater and marine interests. North American Weed Management Association [NWAMA] Purpose: To provide education, regulatory direction, professional improvement, and environmental awareness to preserve and protect our natural resources from the degrading impacts of exotic, invasive noxious weeds.
Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council noxious, invasive, and Alien Plant species A Challenge in WetlandRestoration and Enhancement (NRCS Wetland Science Institute); http://www.exoticpestplantcouncil.org/links.cfm
Extractions: TNC Exotic Species Element Stewardship Abstracts Invasive Alien Plant Fact Sheets (Alien Plant Working Group of the Native Plant Conservation Initiative) Virginia Invasive Alien Plant Fact Sheets (VA Division of Natural Heritage and VA Native Plant Society) PLANTS National Database (USDA National Resources Conservation Service) INVADERS Database System (Montana Dept. of Agriculture/Univ. of Montana)
Institute Of Pacific Islands Forestry - Invasive Species Research Provides new information on the ecology of invasive plant species; on the impacts of invasive species Category Science Environment invasive species Terrestrial Plants Foundation (Pulling Together Initiative) has made funds available for noxious weedcontrol Development of a network of island based invasive species committees http://ipif.psw.fs.fed.us/invasiveteam.htm
Nevada NRCS News the message of the new public awareness and action campaign being launched bythe Nevada invasive species Council. The invaders are noxious weeds, insects http://www.nv.nrcs.usda.gov/pr/Nevada NRCS News.htm
Extractions: Reno, June 29 Cub Wolfe, NRCS Native American Liaison, is working with Staci Emm, Cooperative Extension's Indian Reservation Program coordinator, to bring tribal agricultural producers together to discuss agricultural and environmental concerns and issues. "The tribes have similar issues and needs but they dont get together to talk about them," said Wolfe. "This workshop will enable them to get together to find out how to solve their problems." Five focus groups meetings were held this summer on reservations in northern Nevada to identify common concerns and issues facing the tribes. The main issues that were identified and will be focus of the summit are: sustainable agriculture, irrigation efficiency and technology, range management and monitoring including native plant and livestock management, balancing agriculture, endangered species, natural resources, and economic development, cooperation between agencies tribes and agriculture producers, and
The 14th Annual UBRP Research Conference The opposite pattern occurred (percent cover only) for invasive and noxious species(excluding B. inermis), with greater than 90% of percent cover attributed http://www.blc.arizona.edu/ubrp/conference03/abstract.cfm?numbers=43
Extractions: Regional Inventory and Assessment of Noxious Weeds The objective of earth-surface surveys is to accurately identify and delineate areas with attributes of interest, such as nonnative invasive species populations or wood resources. Questions usually addressed are those of what, where, and how much exists. Scientists and managers conduct inventories to predict areas likely to contain the attributes, how they got there, and the ways they interact with their environment. All such information is used to develop, implement and evaluate management plans; assess economic impacts, and increase public awareness and education about needed control, planning, and research efforts. Repeated inventories monitor attributes over an extended time period. With noxious plant species, inventories provide information about the geographic range of species populations and the density of infected resources. A sample-based inventory is applied over a large area to estimate attributes with a stated range of confidence, and baseline information for estimating change over time. An Operational Inventory (OI) estimates populations or resources within a given management area so that effective treatments can be accomplished. A
Invasive Plant Species please A global strategy to curb invasive species Sego Lily T. Why Weeds are Weedyinvasive plant study by Wanted dead not alive the noxious weed Centaurea http://www.unps.org/PAGES/co_inv_resources.html
BNA's Web Watch - Invasive Species Interagency Committee for the Management of noxious and Exotic Weeds invasive plantschanging CENR/599/001, Chapter 4 Nonindigenous species, (May 1999 http://www.bna.com/webwatch/invasivespecies.htm
SOFIA - SFRSF - NEWTT invasive Exotic species. noxious Exotic Weed Task Team (NEWTT). Poster presentedMay 1999, at the South Florida Restoration Science Forum. Why Was NEWTT Formed? http://sofia.usgs.gov/sfrsf/rooms/species/newtt/
Extractions: Last updated: October 11, 2002 Poster presented May 1999, at the South Florida Restoration Science Forum Why Was NEWTT Formed? NEWTT's Directives Deliverable Number One The Assessment Will Contain Deliverable Number Two A broad, system-wide comprehensive strategic plan for eliminating or controlling invasive exotics... the strategic plan will recommend ways to maximize effectiveness within existing programs... and augment programs
SOFIA - SFRSF - Invasive Exotic Species noxious Exotic Weed Task Team; How do some nonnative fishes help us?Related Links. US Fish and Wildlife invasive species Program website. http://sofia.usgs.gov/sfrsf/rooms/species/
Extractions: Environment FHWA HEP Environment Natural ... Roadsides Fall 2001 Previous Table of Contents Next Why do we need a definition? Because we nationally need to "pull together" and one accepted definition will allow us to do that smoothly. Let's begin by calling them weeds. Everyone has a definition for a weed similar to a plant out of place. With this definition we call a dandelion in your front yard, a weed. Beyond this simplistic definition most States have defined noxious weed lists. Pick out the purple loosestrife in this bouquet of invasive plants. A noxious weed is one that has been determined by the State to be detrimental to agriculture, your health, or the environment. If your State has purple loosestrife on their list, that means the State could fine you if you do not remove it. An invasive plant species is certainly a weed, not only out of place, but out of its country or region of origin. It is an introduced plant species that is aggressive. The Norway maple in your yard would fit this definition. It might or might not be on your State's noxious weed list. Kudzu, knapweed, star thistle, and mile-a-minute vine fit also. The definition used by the Executive Order 13112 is "an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health." No sweat, you say! Then legally I do not have to do anything about an invasive plant species. Wrong. Any State Department of Transportation who uses federal funding, must avoid the planting of "known invasives" (State noxious weeds) or lose funding. Also each DOT must include an analysis of invasive species and future management on any new project during the NEPA process. If you care about the future value of your neighborhood, your local nature preserve or park, wildlife habitat, biodiversity or any other environmental or esthetic characteristic that adds up to your quality of life, you also care about invasive species!
FHWA Vegetation Management - Invasive Species Policy Guidelines Act (NEPA) of 1969, the Federal noxious Weed Act of 1974, and the Endangered speciesAct of 1973 to prevent the introduction of invasive species, provide for http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/inv_guid.htm
Extractions: Background On February 3, 1999, President Clinton signed Executive Order 13112 (E.O.) which calls on Executive Branch agencies to work to prevent and control the introduction and spread of invasive species. Nonnative flora and fauna can cause significant changes to ecosystems, upset the ecological balance, and cause economic harm to our Nations agricultural and recreational sectors. For example, introduced plants, such as Kudzu in the southeastern States and purple loosestrife throughout the country, have choked out native plant species and consequently have altered wildlife and fish habitat. Transportation systems can facilitate the spread of plant and animal species outside their natural range, both domestically and internationally. Those species that are likely to harm the environment, human health, or economy are of particular concern. The Department of Transportations efforts to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species are consistent with: (1) the Departments strategic goal of protecting the natural environment, service, and teamwork; (2) statutory mandates to protect against aquatic invasive species; (3) the Departments active participation on interagency committees such as the Federal Interagency Committee for Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds (FICMNEW), the Native Plant Conservation Initiative (NPCI), the Interagency Ecosystem Management Task force, and the Interagency Working Group on Endangered Species; and (4) the 1994 Presidential Memorandum on Environmentally and Economically Beneficial Landscaping Practices. The U.S. Department of Transportation has traditionally been in the forefront of national efforts to prevent and control the introduction of invasive species. On April 22, 1999, Secretary Slater issued a
Native Plants (and Invasive Species) support exotic landscapes composed of introduced plant species. Fortunately, relativelyfew of the hundreds of introduced exotics become invasive noxious weeds http://www.scenicflorida.org/invnativeplants.html
Extractions: return to previous NATIVE PLANTS (AND INVASIVE SPECIES) [The following is an excellent article by Anita S. Neal, EAI, St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension Service Environmental Horticulture Agent, that appeared in 1998 in the St. Lucie Tribune.] Home Issues News Inspiration ... Contact Us Citizens for a Scenic Florida Citizens for a Scenic Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation which allows your contribution to be tax deductible. Membership in Citizens for a Scenic Florida automatically conveys membership in Scenic America, Inc. and you will receive their quarterly publications. Last Updated: document.write(document.lastModified);
Invasive Weeds invasive, noxious weeds are a key constraint to agricultural productivity and environmental Anestimated 5,000 alien plant species have become established in http://www.ppru.cornell.edu/weeds/Invasive_weeds.htm
Extractions: Plant species become a problem when they out-compete surrounding vegetation and form dense stands of a single species as illustrated by purple loosestrife. Many of the species able to usurp their environment do so because they have no insect or diseases that hold them in check. These plants, these weeds, generally are introduced and are referred to as exotic invasive species. ARS has a long history of research to find ways to rebalance weeds that has become highly invasive. Examples include water hyacinth, alligatorweed, leafy spurge, klamath weed and musk thistle. Researcher went back to the native home of the target weed and studied factors which had evolved as specific controlling mechanisms. These insects, diseases and nematodes are studied to determine efficacy and host specificity. Organisms that pass strict requirements are documented for examination by an interagency committee. This committee makes recommendations based on the data. Canada and Mexico are also consulted for approval. An agreement for introduction results in the organism being collected and sent into a US quarantine facility where further studies are conducted before releases are made anywhere in North America. go away.
Planting Requirements And Plans FOR MORE INFORMATION ON invasive species. USDANRCS PLANTS Database - FactSheets. http//plants.usda.gov/. Information on invasive and noxious plants. http://www.somersetbaywatch.org/PlantingReqs.html
Extractions: PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Plant in the early spring or fall when temperatures are cool and evaporation and transpiration rates for plants are low. Mulch the area over the roots with a maximum of 2 inches of mulch. Do not mound mulch around the base of the tree since mounding causes stem cranker and rot. Remove weeds before they get too large since they use water needed by the new trees. As plants become established, increase the time between waterings. As roots grow less frequest watering will be required. Water only when the ground is dry. Stick a pencil into the ground to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. If the tip is damp, then no watering is necessary. Do not let the water run off the landscape while you are watering. This will waste water and money. In order to prevent surface runoff (water leaving the planted area), restict the rate of flow to the point at which the soil can absorb water.
N45D -- Natural Resources -- Default restore lands; the prevention and control of nonindigenous species introductions;the prevention and control of noxious weeds and invasive species; and, the http://web.dandp.com/n45d/refs/inv_facts.html
Extractions: REFERENCES INVASIVE SPECIES FACT SHEET Situational Statement Major Aspects of New Invasive Species (Executive Order 13112) Purposeto prevent the introduction of invasive species and provide for their control and to minimize the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. E.O. culminates activities and legislation related to noxious weeds, aquatic non-indigenous species and other pest species. See related legal mandates listed below. The E.O. directs Federal agencies to use their authorities to prevent the introduction of invasive species and to control, monitor and restore native species. The E.O. also establishes a Federal interagency Invasive Species Council, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Interior, Agriculture, Commerce and includes State, Treasury, Defense, Transportation and EPA Text Excerpt: Federal agencies whose actions may affect the status of invasive species shall, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, identify such actions subject to the availability of appropriations, and within Administration budgetary limits, use relevant programs and authorities to: prevent the introduction of invasive species into ecosystems ;
Invasive Alien Species Salvinia Molesta D invasive Alien species Salvinia molesta DS Mitchell Author However, the species mustbe listed by individual states as a State noxious Weed in order http://agriculture.state.az.us/PSD/giant_sal1.htm
Extractions: Identification: Free floating aquatic fern. Consisting of a horizontal stem lying just below the water surface that produces a pair of ovate to oblong floating leaves and a highly dissected submerged leaf at each node. During early stages plants are smaller and leaves lie flat on the water surface. As plants grow, leaves curl at the edges. Eventually a verticle leaf position is attained as mature plants press into tight chains and form mats of many floating plants. Giant salvinia reproduces very effectively through vegetative means. Stems fragment as plants mature and new plants develop from apical and lateral buds. Each node harbors up to five serial lateral buds (Lemon and Posluszny 1997), adding to the species' high potential for growth and dormancy. Plants will withstand periods of stress, both low temperature and dewatering, as dormant buds. Note: Four species of Salvinia (S. auriculata, S. biloba, S. herzogii, and S. molesta) share the feature of egg beater-like hairs. All can be expected to be agressive weeds and all four are prohibited as Federal Noxious Weeds. Of the four with egg beater-like hairs, only S. molesta is presently being found in the United States.
What Are Invasive Plant Species, Anyway? must avoid the planting of known invasives ( State noxious weeds) or lose funding.Also each DOT must include an analysis of invasive species and future http://www.npsnj.org/reference/articlesfact/invasive.htm
UC Davis IABIN Project: Invasive Species Vocabularies invasive species Related Vocabularies US National Vegetation Classification System.species California Watershed Groups. Regulations US Federal noxious Weed Act. http://iabin.ucdavis.edu/vocabularies/
Nevada Invasive Species Initiative Information Other Publications Weed Control Methods Handbook. *Weedbusters A Nevada NoxiousWeed Activity Book Links invasive species. Mormon Crickets (not an invader). http://www.invaders.nv.blm.gov/info.htm
