Links Alien Plants name), photographs, control methods, control tools, information on adaptive management,and things you can do to help fight invasive noxious species. http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/arboretum/earthpartprog/links/links_alien_plants.h
Extractions: Click photo to return to EPS links page Earth Partnership for Schools links: Alien Plants Alien Plants Working Group: Weeds Gone Wild "...a web-based project of the Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group, that provides information for the general public, land managers, researchers, and others on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien (exotic, non-native) plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of the United States." (From the Plant Conservation Alliance's web page.) Invasive Weeds: A Growing Pain (Bureau of Land Management) Site on invasive weeds that covers native vs. non-native plants, upsetting the natural balance, controlling weeds, Seed Bank lab (an experiment), what is a weed, seed dispersal, and other related topics. Noxious Weed Home Page "...APHIS has a major responsibility in preventing the spread of non-indigenous weeds into and through the United States. We are committed to using modern technologies to exclude, delimit. suppress, and eradicate non-indigenous weeds from the United States. These technologies will be appropriately applied and monitored to achieve environmentally sound and desirable management of invasive plants...we hope that this Home Page will serve as a focal point for accessing information about noxious weeds and their control and eradication." (From the APHIS Noxious Weeds Home Page.) The Nature Conservancy: Wildland Weeds Management and Research Program This site provides documents on various weed species (by scientific name)
APHIS Noxious WeedsUSDA Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service Provides Usef The Maui invasive species Committee (MISC) is a voluntary partnership of county, state and federal government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private businesses that are working together to battle invasive alien pests. The Hawaii State noxious Weed List is available online at the official http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/weeds
Invasive Species Links The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves. s set of mapping standards for invasive plant species that facilitate consistency in data collection. Committee for noxious and invasive Plants Management in Alaska (CNIPM) http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/links.html
How To Prevent The Spread Of Noxious Weeds This section of invasivespecies.gov provides access to databases for invasive species including terrestrial plants and animals, aquatic plants and animals, microbial, regional, and expertise databases data include targeted invasive name(s); targeted species for (re)introduction; project other plant information. The invasive noxious section of the database provides a Federal http://www.blm.gov/education/weed/weed.html
Wetland Science Institute--Wetland Restoration Information Series, Number 1: NOX Discusses different categories of problem species and the threats they pose to the success of North Category Science Environment invasive species Aquatic Plantsnoxious, invasive, AND ALIEN PLANT species. The chemical pesticides and biologicalagents available for use on invasive and noxious species varies by state. http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/WLI/wris1.htm
Extractions: Purpose: To provide information on Noxious, Invasive, Alien and other problem plant species that threaten the success of wetland restoration and enhancement projects. This report defines the different categories of problem species, identifies the threats to success caused by these species, recommends methods of avoidance through planning and monitoring, and lists numerous species that negatively impact the function and value of wetland restoration and enhancement projects. Date: February 23, 1999 Locations: USGS
Information Management System For Invasive Species APHIS Raleigh Plant Protection Center. Site has information on noxious weeds, nonindigenous arthropods that have been introduced into North America, and other invasive species regulated by the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). http://www.invasivespecies.org/
Extractions: Purpose: To provide information on Noxious, Invasive, Alien and other problem plant species that threaten the success of wetland restoration and enhancement projects. This report defines the different categories of problem species, identifies the threats to success caused by these species, recommends methods of avoidance through planning and monitoring, and lists numerous species that negatively impact the function and value of wetland restoration and enhancement projects. Date: February 23, 1999 Locations: USGS
Invasive Species And Pest Management (ISPM) invasive species and Pest Management (ISPM). Nematode Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket- Gypsy Moth - Imported Fire Ant - Japanese Beetle - noxious Weeds - Pine http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ispm/
CalFlora Common names red or purple starthistle. Photographs and description, distribution map for California, classification as invasive species and noxious weed. http://elib.cs.berkeley.edu/cgi/calflora_query?special=xwalk&where-calrecnum
Extractions: Provides additional information about noxious weeds already in Arizona, Arizona's noxious weed regulations, and specific instructions on what you should do to prevent the spread of noxious weeds. It also provides information about noxious weeds not yet known to occur in Arizona, but could threaten our state in the future. Related Links = AZ AgNIC resources = Outside resources Arizona Rangelands Home Page Back URL: http://rangelandswest.org/az/
Extractions: Home Science and Management Rangeland Noxious Weeds Noxious Weeds: A Disaster Looking for a Place to Happen in Arizona!! by Larry D. Howery and George B. Ruyle There is a very serious problem creeping into our state that has the potential to adversely affect each and every Arizonan. This problem is particularly sinister because by the time it becomes widely noticeable, it will probably be too late to do much about it. Whether you are a camper, hunter, fisherman, farmer, rancher, recreationist, birder, wilderness advocate, environmentalist, or even if you have no interest in outdoor activities of any kind, noxious weeds threaten the quality of natural resources on both public and private lands, and will potentially cost Arizonans millions of tax dollars-unless we do something, now The definition of a weed depends entirely on one's perspective. Here, a weed is defined as "a plant that interferes with the management objectives of a given area of land at a given time."
Invasive Species: Aquatic Plant Databases This section of invasivespecies.gov provides access to databases for invasive species including terrestrial plants and animals, aquatic plants and animals, microbial, regional, and expertise databases noxious Weed Reports; invasive Plants of the U.S.; and Introduced Plants of the U.S. Database Sea Grant Nonindigenous species http://www.invasivespecies.gov/databases/apdb.shtml
Extractions: Scope : The Directory is an Internet-based, searchable database containing up to the minute information on people, research, technology, policy, and management issues relevant to aquatic invasions. The scope of the Directory falls into four broad areas: 1) The ecology of aquatic invasions: vectors, impacts, risk assessment and response, 2) The ecology of ballast water, 3) Prevention and treatment technologies, and 4) Policy and management. Database Aquatic Plant Information System Online Scope : Information contained in the Aquatic Plant Information System Online Version is taken directly from the Aquatic Plant Information System (APIS) CD (which is free while supplies last). Currently, the online version provides information on five aquatic plants (alligatorweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, hydrilla, waterhyacinth, and waterlettuce). Information on other aquatic plants will be added to the online version in the future. Database Aquatic, Wetland and Invasive Plant Information Retrieval System
Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) A voluntary partnership of private, government, and nonprofit organizations organized to prevent Category Science Environment Biodiversity invasive species Adobe Acrobat Info), which includes the list of designated noxious weeds in The MolokaiSubcommittee of the Maui invasive species Committee (MoMISC) has formed http://www.hear.org/misc/
Extractions: About MISC Next meeting MISC target species Announcements ... Products The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a voluntary partnership of county, state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations and private businesses that are working together to battle invasive alien pests. MISC members plan and coordinate management efforts against recently introduced plants and animals that pose the greatest threat to native ecosystems, watersheds and the economy if not controlled (see current MISC Action Plan ). A six-person field crew puts committee plans into action, acting as a rapid response team to control Mauis worst pests before they spread (see the current MISC Action Plan . MISC also works to prevent new pest species from entering and becoming established in Maui County. For more information about MISC, contact Teya Penniman (MISC manager) at (808) 579-2115 (Maui), fax (808) 579-2119, or via e-mail at maui.invasivespecies@gte.net For general information about harmful alien species in Hawaiias well as species-specific information (including distribution maps and special reports)see the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) website MISC is working to control or prevent the introduction of the plants and animals that pose the greatest threat to Maui. See photos and general information about
1999 Invasive Plant List Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's List of Florida's Most invasive species Purpose To focus attention on The impacts exotic pest plants have on native biodiversity in Florida ecosystems. P=Prohibited by Fla. Dept. of Environmental Protection, N=noxious weed as listed by Fla. Dept. of Agriculture http://www.fleppc.org/99list.htm
Extractions: Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's List of Florida's Most Invasive Species Purpose: To focus attention on: The impacts exotic pest plants have on native bio-diversity in Florida ecosystems. The impact of exotic pest plants on the integrity of native plant community functions. Habitat losses due to exotic plant infestations. The impacts of exotic plants on endangered species via habitat loss and alteration (e.g., Cape Sable seaside sparrow). The need to prevent such losses by comprehensive management for exotic pest plants. The socioeconomic impacts of exotic pest plants (e.g., increased wildfires in Melaleuca Changes in the seriousness of different exotic pest plants over time. The need to provide information that will help managers set priorities for management. Definitions: Exotic naturalized exotic , such as those listed here, has escaped into the wild where it reproduces on its own either sexually or asexually. Native Invasive Abbreviations used: for "Government listed": P=Prohibited by Fla. Dept. of Environmental Protection, N=Noxious weed as listed by Fla. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services and/or U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on distributions within Florida, see
Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) Progress reports and meeting notes from BIISC regarding work in eliminating invasive species from Category Science Environment Biodiversity invasive species progress reports The document entitled Suppression of the noxious Weed Miconia announcementsand minutes of the Big Island invasive species Committee (BIISC). http://www.hear.org/bimac/
Extractions: About BIISC Next meeting Announcements Progress reports About BIISC The Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) is a voluntary partnership of private citizens, community organizations, businesses, land owners, and government agencies united to address invasive species issues on the island of Hawaii. Specific goals include eradication or containment of Miconia calvescens , utilizing "Rapid Response Teams" to eradicate other newly established pests, and preventing new invasive species from becoming established. The group is concerned with all non-native invasive pests threatening agriculture, native ecosystems, industry, human health or the quality of life within Hawaii County. BIISC strives for effective pest prevention and control through communication, coordinated planning and organizational support when existing capabilities are found to be insufficient. In this way, BIISC serves to coordinate, advise and assist organizations seeking to prioritize and implement effective pest control and prevention measures. BIISC measures success in terms of pest infestations prevented, contained or eradicated. BIISC strives to avoid the creation of new bureaucratic processes and structures. Whenever possible BIISC will work with existing organizations and agencies to achieve goals. However, when organizational, financial, or other barriers prevent timely and appropriate response to imminent threat (e.g
Noxious Weeds s. Section 3. invasive Plants. Compiled Statelisted noxious Weed species - Eastern Region. State-listednoxious Weed species with http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/weed/
Extractions: Information compiled by Ian Shackleford, Volunteer Botanist, and Eunice Padley, Ecologist, and Jan Schultz, Plant Ecologist on the Hiawatha National Forest. September, 1998. Section 1. Federal Noxious Weeds USDA's Federal Noxious Weed List Federal Noxious Weeds known to occur in the Eastern Region Federal Noxious Weed List with descriptions Section 2. State-listed Noxious Weeds (or plant species with a similar designation) Eastern Region States' Noxious Weed Lists (by individual state) Compiled State-listed Noxious Weed Species - Eastern Region State-listed Noxious Weed Species with Descriptions Section 3. Invasive Plants Invasive Plants reported within the Eastern Region (compiled) Eastern Region Invasive Plants ranked by degree of Invasiveness Selected Invasive Species with Information
Invasive Weeds By Species identification and management of weed species. Idaho noxious Weed Identification PublicationOnline. www.nbii.gov/invasive/PurpleLoosestrife/PurpleLoosestrifepub http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise/mgmt/weeds/weed_species.htm
Extractions: Noxious Weeds on the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests Idaho's Noxious Weeds Menu Idaho Noxious Weed Publication Online Weed Identification Intermountain Region Noxious Weed List ... Whitetop (Hoary Cress) Weed Identification Blue Mountain Natural Resources Institute. Information on identification and management of weed species. Good color images of weeds. http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/bmnri/weeds.htm Dow Agro Online Weed Guide Weed identification and recommended control. http://www.dowagro.com/theranch/weeds.asp Idaho Noxious Weed Identification Publication Online http://www.agri.state.id.us/animal/weedlist.htm Weed Images and Descriptions. www.rce.rutgers.edu/weeds Top of Page Leafy Spurge Identification and control. http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs /weeds/w765w.htm USDA TEAM Leafy Spurge Home Page. www.team.ars.usda.gov Top of Page Yellow Star Thistle Information, biology, ecology, economic impact, and management of yellowstar thistle. http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/yst/
Catalog Of Invasive Plant Species Of The United States Garden has begun databasing its holdings of invasive plant species. The basis forinclusion of a species in our database is the Federal noxious Weed List and http://www.nybg.org/bsci/hcol/inva/
Extractions: During the past decade, awareness has been raised of the economic and ecological damage that is caused by invasive plants in the United States. Invasive plants have been introduced into the United States from other countries and have rapidly spread throughout the nation's cropland and ecological communities. These plants lack natural herbivores and parasites to limit their population size and are quickly able to dominate their new habitats. Every state has been affected by invasive species, costing the United States billions of dollars annually in agricultural losses and control measures. Thousands of plants have been introduced into the United States, but not all of them have become aggressive invaders. Common attributes of invasive species include rapid growth, short life-cycles (the ability to germinate, grow, flower, and produce seeds rapidly), and abundant seed production. These attributes allow these plants to displace native species and disrupt the normal functioning of ecosystems. Wildlife that depends on native plants for food and shelter are also adversely affected. Invasive plants are a threat to biodiversity and can be found in nature preserves across the world. The Florida Everglades has already lost hundreds of thousands of acres to the invasive melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), resulting in huge losses of native plant and animal biodiversity. Scientists fear that this reduction in biodiversity can lead to the homogenization of the world's flora and the extinction of many native plant species.
