Extractions: (as prepared) Thank you very much for inviting me to join you for this workshop on Invasive Species. As you may know, while the Legislature is in session, I am not allowed to come to the 3rd and 4th floors without an invitation. In other words, if the Legislature hadn't given me permission, then I would be the "invasive species" here. So I thank you for inviting me and I thank the Legislature for allowing me to come. And thanks to all of you for being here and contributing to this effort. I compliment the Idaho Council on Industry and the Environment and others for the development of this workshop. The ultimate success of our efforts to combat invasive species will depend on our ability to draw on the knowledge of local government, industry, non-profits, scientists, farmers, private citizens and the environmental community. Invasive species can be devastating to our precious natural resources, our agricultural and timberland, our national forests and parks, our waterways, rivers and lakes, and our wildlife. And at a time like this, when our farmers and ranchers are already dealing with tough economic conditions, invasive species can be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
Extractions: (as prepared) Thank you, Glen, for that introduction and for the tremendous job you are doing with regards to noxious weeds and invasive species. And, thank you, Director Takasugi, for the tremendous leadership that you and your Department have shown on this important issue. I've asked the Departments of Agriculture, Environmental Quality, Lands, Parks and Recreation, Fish and Game, Water Resources, Commerce, Health and Welfare, Transportation and the University of Idaho to serve on this council. We've invited our local partners from the counties, the cities, the regional planning and economic development districts, the health districts, and the resource conservation districts. We've invited our key federal partners from the United States Departments of Agriculture and Interior. We've asked our Congressional Delegation and Idaho's five Indian Tribes to also join us in this discussion. And, we are also joined by others from the private sector and from non-profit organizations who have an interest. I'd like to thank all of you for being here and contributing to this effort.
Managing Noxious Weeds invasive noxious weed species originated on another continent. They readilyspread across North America environments similar to their native habitat. http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/FS96/FS9612.htm
Extractions: USDA Agricultural Research Service Invasive noxious weed encroachment is a primary threat to the biological diversity of Nevada's rangeland resource. Invasive plants also cause millions of dollars of damage annually in the West to agriculture, recreational, and tourism industries. A range landscape should consist of a dynamic mosaic of plant species. Each plant species occupies a specific ecological habitat determined by factors such as soil type, moisture, shading, slope, aspect, or other site factors. This combination of plants in the landscape provides the habitat necessary for the survival of wildlife and domestic livestock animal species that we find necessary for of our quality of life. All plant and animal species coexist with other organisms that can stress (or weaken) them. Herbivory by animals or insects, loss of habitat, and diseases are examples of biological stresses that limit a particular plant species ability to successfully compete with other plants. Invasive noxious weed species originated on another continent. They readily spread across North America environments similar to their native habitat. When introduced on this continent, few of the external stresses that kept them in check were transferred with them. In time, other stresses may develop to keep them in check, but that process may take hundreds or thousands of years. In the meantime, these adapted plants outcompete native plant species, develop moncultures where only they grow, and change the habitat of native plants and animals.
USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region There are an estimated 2,000 invasive and noxious weed species alreadyestablished in the United States. Escalating worldwide trade http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/klamath/weeds.htm
Extractions: @import url(http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/global-websites/styles/screen.css); Skip navigation Forest Service National Links Forest Service Home Employment Fire and Aviation International Forestry Just for Kids Maps and Brochures Passes and Permits Photo and Video Gallery Publications Recreational Activities Research and Development State and Private Forestry Pacific Southwest Home About Us Contact Us Current Conditions ... Contact Web Manager Pacific Southwest Region TTY: 707.562.9130 The requested URL was not found on this server. The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Please try the following: Please address questions and comments to: Public Affairs The Pacific Southwest Region manages the National Forests in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands.
USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region A very important elements of the Northern California Province noxious and InvasivePlant species Program is that of prevention education. Just as noxious http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/klamath/mgmt/Noxious Weeds/preventeduc.htm
Extractions: @import url(http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/global-websites/styles/screen.css); Skip navigation Forest Service National Links Forest Service Home Employment Fire and Aviation International Forestry Just for Kids Maps and Brochures Passes and Permits Photo and Video Gallery Publications Recreational Activities Research and Development State and Private Forestry Pacific Southwest Home About Us Contact Us Current Conditions ... Contact Web Manager Pacific Southwest Region TTY: 707.562.9130 The requested URL was not found on this server. The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Please try the following: Please address questions and comments to: Public Affairs The Pacific Southwest Region manages the National Forests in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands.
NBII - United States Invasive Species Resources of Environmental Protection. noxious, invasive, and Alien Plant species (WetlandScience Institute). OWOW invasive species Program. Partners Against Weeds. http://cain.nbii.gov/invasivesus.shtml
NBII - California Invasive Species Resources invasive Weeds of Humboldt County. K12 Weed Education. Manual of CaliforniaVegetation online. Native species Network. Northern Pike Website. noxious Times. http://cain.nbii.gov/invasivesca.shtml
Extractions: California Invasive Species Resources Back to index page A Case Study of the Biological Invasions of the San Francisco Bay and Delta A Partial List of Invasive Non Native Plants in Yosemite National Park Africanized Bees in California ... Yellow Starthistle - UC Pest Management Guidelines Geographic Perspectives
RISK the noxious potential of the exotic species introduced into the Idaho plus Montanaregion during the last 50 years (19512000). Attribute data for 73 invasive http://invader.dbs.umt.edu/risk/intro.asp
Extractions: Currently there are 554 known exotic plants in the Idaho plus Montana (Rice, P.M., 2002). Already 89 of them have been declared as noxious by the regulatory state agencies in the five Pacific Northwest States. Noxious weed is a legal term used by agencies in their respective states, with every state having a somewhat different process for designating plants as noxious weeds. However, these noxious weeds all share the same invasive behavior, including causing significant environmental and economic damage. Goal The goal of this project is to develop a predictive risk assessment model that uses currently available data to recognize potential noxious weeds among the new exotic plants reported in Idaho or Montana. More specifically, this project focuses on using and evaluating the effectiveness of selected machine learning models for assessing the noxious potential of the exotic species introduced into the Idaho plus Montana region during the last 50 years (1951-2000). Attribute data for 73 invasive exotics that were found in Idaho and/or Montana before 1951, and have already been declared noxious by at least one of the five northwest states will be used to develop the models.
RISK a number of factors along with the list of declared noxious species. These factorswill provide further insight to the learning model about invasive species. http://invader.dbs.umt.edu/risk/background.asp
Extractions: Menu Summary Introduction Invasiveness Data ... Bibliography What causes invasiveness? In order to provide prior knowledge for the machine learning algorithms, we need to know what causes exotic plants to exhibit invasive behavior to the degree that they might be declared noxious. Therefore, we must identify a number of factors along with the list of declared noxious species. These factors will provide further insight to the learning model about invasive species. Although there is a widespread pessimism regarding the prospect of predicting which species are likely to become successful invaders, several authors have conducted studies to outline the general theory of plant invasiveness. 1.Geographic rangesSpecies native geographic ranges are significantly correlated to invasiveness. If a species has a very large latitudinal range in its continent of origin, it is likely that it will have tolerance to a wide variety of climates and habitats, thus increasing its chances to thrive in newly found habitats. 2. Congneric native species (native species within the same genus)The number of native species from the same genus already in place. Species within a genus share many common traits. If an exotic plant finds a new habitat and there are already a good number of species from the same genus, this new exotic will have to compete with those. On the other hand, if there are very few or no similar species, the new exotic plant will have little competition. As summarized by Rejmanec, Charles Darwin originated this theory in his On the Origin of Species (1859). Rejmanec (1996) points out that the most successful and most influential invasive plant species seem to belong to non-native genera.
Beware Of Invasive Species Document adapted from USA Department of Transportation sources on control of invasive plant species Category Science Environment Biodiversity invasive species FHWA is developing a sequel handbook, Roadsides and invasive species. This newbook will explain noxious weed law, and it provide species lists and the http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/marapr00/invasiv1.htm
Extractions: Beware of Invasive Species The following is adapted from several Department of Transportation sources, primarily Roadside Use of Native Plants, a handbook published by the Federal Highway Administration. Roadside Use of Native Plants provides state-by-state references on the use of native plants and how they can be used to benefit highway projects. Beware of invasive species. No, we are not talking about aliens from outer space. Invasive species are plants and animals that are introduced into new areas in which they are not among the native flora and fauna, and because they no longer face the natural enemies or competition from their place of origin, they spread or reproduce prolifically. Invasive species can be a very, very big problem. Non-native species can cause significant changes to ecosystems, upset the ecological balance, and cause economic harm to our nation's 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. Zebra mussels introduced into the Great Lakes in the ballast water of cargo ships have colonized water pipes, boat hulls, and other surfaces, wreaking havoc on water systems, transportation, and native shellfish. Each year, approximately $23 billion nationwide is lost to the effects of invasive plants on agriculture, industry, recreation, and the environment. An estimated 1860 hectares (4600 acres) of land are invaded daily by invasive plants.
Invasive Species: Arkansas More Facts About invasive Plants by State Territory Federal Interagency Committeefor Management of noxious Exotic Weeds (FICMNEW) species of Concern http://www.invasivespecies.gov/geog/state/ar.shtml
Extractions: Species of Concern; Management; Special Note: Forestry focus (trees, vines, shrubs, grasses), references; applicable for the following States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia University Boll Weevil Research and Education Program [University of Arkansas, Department of Agronomy]
Invasive Species: Alaska Alaska Committee for noxious and invasive Plants Management species of Concern;Contacts; Publications, Management; Laws and Regulations; Special Note http://www.invasivespecies.gov/geog/state/ak.shtml
Invasive Plants In Wildflower Mixes company officials reached Thursday said they are concerned by the findings andplan to look into why mixes may have contained invasive or noxious species. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/67160_weeds19.shtml
Extractions: Jump to Weather Traffic Webtowns Mariners ... Forums NEWS Local Transportation Education Elections ... Special Reports COMMENTARY Opinion Columnists Letters David Horsey ... Forums COFFEE BREAK Mike Mailway TV Listings SHOPPING Archives NWclassifieds Jobs Autos ... Online Shop P-I ANYWHERE E-mail Newsletters News Alerts PDA Cell Phones ... Desktop THE ASSOCIATED PRESS With names like "meadow mixture," "wedding wildflowers" and "backyard biodiversity," you'd think packets of wildflower seeds would sprout nothing but a medley of fragrant blooms. But when a student at the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture grew 19 packets of wildflower seed mixes marketed in the Pacific Northwest, they found that each contained anywhere from three to 13 invasive species, and eight had seeds for plants considered noxious weeds in at least one state or Canadian province. A third of the packets listed no contents, and only five of the packets correctly itemized the seeds they contained, the study found. "I can't recommend using any wildflower seed mixes," said lead researcher Lorraine Brooks, who was an undergraduate studying environmental horticulture when she grew the plants from April to September 2001.
Extractions: I thought it would be a good idea to follow up last week's column on the invasive noxious weed sweet resinbush (Euryops subcarnosus) with a unique example of invasive plants gone awry. In researching this column, I traveled to a location where noxious weeds/invasive exotic plant species pose a serious threat to native vegetation and met with experts in the field of noxious weed management to learn more about the issue. So here I am in Kona, Hawaii attending the Society for Range Management Annual Meeting. This is true dedication. What can I say? I will do anything for my dedicated readers. As I traveled from the Kona Airport to my hotel, I noticed vaguely familiar grass but paid little attention to it as I was in awe of the arid, tropical landscape that covered the lava flow. In fact, several plants looked very familiar. Having never been here before, I just accepted it and went on enjoying the uniqueness of the landscape. On the beach and in the hotel gardens, I saw the coconut palms, ginger, ferns and other lush vegetation I associated with tropical islands.
Arizona Forest Health Arizona noxious weeds list. http//agriculture.state.az.us/PSD/quarantine2.htm http//agriculture.state.az.us/PSD/quarantine5.htm;Federal invasive species web http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/fh/noxious.html
Extractions: Noxious Weed Links Southwest Exotic Plant Information Clearinghouse - cooperative effort among the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Park Service and Northern Arizona University to organize comprehensive information on exotic plant species in the southwest on one web location. Database of weed species is searchable by scientific or by common name.
Invasive Species come up about the amount of noxious weed increase introduction of new weed speciesand spread of existing populations; specific invasive plant characteristics http://fire.r9.fws.gov/ifcc/Esr/WhitePaper/invasive_species.htm
Extractions: White Paper: Noxious and Invasive Weed Treatment March 17,2001 Issue or Topic Name: Noxious and invasive weed treatment as part of a BAER project. Brief Description: Treatment of noxious or invasive weeds with BAER funding was not allowed prior to 1998. For a weed to be called noxious, it must appear on the State Noxious Weed List where the wildfire occurred. Leafy spurge is a good example of a noxious weed in Idaho. Invasive weeds are aggressive native or non-native plants that invade into burned plant communities. Cheat grass is an example of an invasive weed. Current Direction and sideboards: Currently, there are two types of weed treatment; direct control of noxious or invasive weed expansion caused by the fire and the planting of native grasses, forbs, trees and shrubs to prevent invasion of noxious or invasive weeds. BAER policy allows treatment of the noxious or invasive weed expansion caused by wildfire. The weed populations in the area prior to the fire must be treated using program funding. Noxious weed treatment done following the wildfire can be monitored and additional treatment can be recommended each year up to a maximum of three years. Beyond the third year, treatment must be done using program funding. Another key sideboard is that the Forest must have a current, noxious weed treatment EA before BAER funding can by used to treat weeds with herbicides. BAER policy allows planting of native species so invasive weeds cannot invade burned plant communities. This treatment can be used to prevent encroachment by non-natives. Native, weed-free seed must be used and such seeding must be compatible with the local forest plan. This policy may differ in other agonies.
Invasive Species And Noxious Weeds Services Introduction Non Selective Selective Brush Plant Growth Regulator invasivespecies and noxious Weeds Contact Us. invasive species AND noxious WEEDS. http://www.dbiservices.com/dot/page5.asp
Extractions: Leader in Vegetation Managment INVASIVE SPECIES AND NOXIOUS WEEDS The goal of an invasive species and noxious weed program is to target areas where fast-spreading noxious weeds threaten to take over rights-of-ways and move into farmlands, forest areas, and private property. Every Federal, State, and local agency has formed a list of invasive species within their geographic location. These species have caused billions of dollars of damage and are now required by law to be controlled or eradicated. Common invasive species found within DOT rights-of-ways are:
Noxious Or Invasive Weed Species Programs Contact Us. Railroad Vegetation Management Leader in Vegetation Managment.noxious OR invasive WEED species PROGRAMS. There are hundreds http://www.dbiservices.com/rr/page4.asp
Extractions: Leader in Vegetation Managment NOXIOUS OR INVASIVE WEED SPECIES PROGRAMS There are hundreds of weed species throughout the United States that have been defined by State and Federal government agencies as noxious or invasive. These plants cause billions of dollars in damage each year to agricultural crops and grazing areas across the country. The most common of these species found along railroad rights-of-way are: SPECIES REGION Poison Ivy All Thistle All Ragweed All Bindweed All Mesquite Southwest Kudzu Southeast/Mid Atlantic In most cases these plants can be controlled if properly identified and treated correctly. Our staff will work with you to design an effective program that can control noxious, invasive, or resistant type species.
CES Natural Resources & Environmental Management invasive noxious weed encroachment is the primary threat to the invasive plants alsocause millions of dollars of consist of a dynamic mosaic of plant species. http://www.uga.edu/soforext/natural/flagship/nv2.html
Extractions: As one of seven base programs of the Cooperative Extension Service System the overall goal of the Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) Program is to educate a diverse group of people to make decisions and take actions that will improve the quality, productivity, and sustainability of natural resources. This site outlines NREM objectives and activities and provides examples of model programs that integrate NREM into other areas. The information and material on this site is here to help you enhance the work you do in natural resources and environmental management Extension fields
TNC Invasive Species Listserve Digest #039 Wildland invasive species Team, tnc leaf. NFWF) Initiative entitled Pulling TogetherA Public/Private Partnership for invasive and noxious Plant Management http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/listarch/arch039.html
