Lukol Directory: Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Invasive Species: Terrestrial: Plants

Environmental Weeds at Bream Head
A study of environmental weeds found on the coastal fringe of Bream Head and in private gardens at Ocean Beach and Urquharts Bay, Northland, New Zealand.
http://www.igrin.co.nz/trisha/Breamhead.ht...

Exotic Plants Bibliography
A searchable database providing citations and summaries of literature pertinent to controlling invasive exotic plants.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/literat...

Idaho Weed Summit
The Spread of Invasive Weeds in Western Wildlands.
http://www-a.blm.gov/weeds/BOISUMMI.WPD.ht...

California Exotic Pest Plant Council
Dedicated to finding solutions to problems caused by non-native pest plant invasions of the state's natural areas.
http://www.cal-ipc.org

Department of Transportation- Invasive Species Policy Guidelines
The Federal Highway Administrations directives on implementing the executive order on invasive species.
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/inv_do...

Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk
Listings and descriptions of invasive plant species which threaten Pacific island ecosystems, particularly those of Micronesia and American Samoa.
http://www.hear.org/pier/

Invasive Alien Plant Species of Virginia
Invasive species list, fact sheets, and list of native alternatives.
http://www.dcr.state.va.us/dnh/invinfo.htm

Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds
Information about management of invasive weeds in the USA.
http://ficmnew.fws.gov/

Norwalk River Watershed Invasive Species
Common and scientific species names along with detailed information about the particular invasive plant.
http://www.norwalkriver.org/invsp.htm

BLM National List of Invasive Weed Species of Concern
The United States Bureau of Land Management's list of invasive weed species of concern in regions where the agency has responsibilities (western United States).
http://www.co.blm.gov/botany/invasiweed.ht...

Biological Control of Non-Indigenous Plant Species
Information and research from Cornell University on invasive plants. Information on Purple Loosestrife, Garlic Mustard, and Phragmites australis.
http://www.invasiveplants.net/

Invasive Plants of Natural Habitats in Canada
Discusses invasive species, methodology, and relevant legislation in Canada.
http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/publications/i...

Eastern Region Non-Native Invasive Species
Information about management of exotic plant species in the forests of the northeastern United States.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wildlife/nnis/

The Worst Invasive Species
The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.
http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/worst.html

Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin
Educational non-profit organization concerned with the control of exotic plant species in Wisconsin (USA).
http://ipaw.org/

Hawaiian Alien Plant Studies, UH Botany
A forum to promote public awareness and exchange of information regarding problems associated with the spread of alien plant species.
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/cw_sm...

Weed Risk Assessment
evaluates the risks associated with the introduction of exotic plants not present, and those recently introduced and considered to pose a threat to agriculture and the environment
http://agspsrv38.agric.wa.gov.au/servlet/p...

Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council
Information about the adverse effects exotic pest plants have on the diversity plants and animals native to Georgia.
http://www.gaeppc.org/

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Invasive Species
Information about invasive plant and animal species in Wisconsin. Includes many detailed fact sheets.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/invasives/

How Landowners Can Prevent Invasive Plant Species
Tips offered for the average homeowner, gardener.
http://aginfo.psu.edu/News/september99/spe...

The Invasive Plant Council of New York State
A not-for-profit organization that provides guidance on the management of invasive plants with the goal of protecting biodiversity in New York (USA).
http://ipcnys.org/

Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
Maps and images of invasive non-native species in the region.
http://invasives.eeb.uconn.edu/ipane/

Plant Conservation Alliance - Alien Plant Working Group
is a web-based project of the PCA 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.
http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/

Invasive Species
USGS Biological resources that deal with invasive plant species.
http://biology.usgs.gov/cro/invasive.htm

Invasive Weeds
Photos and descriptions of invasive, noxious, and troublesome plants of North Dakota. Includes articles and weed control guide.
http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/invasiveweeds...

Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network
Discusses the need for monitoring, role of naturalists, use of research collections, research methods, and species identification. Article is by Erich Haber.
http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/ecotools/prot...

Invasive Grass Species In Southern Africa
Invasiveness of a perennial soil pathogen-sensitive grass (Ammophila arenaria) and an annual grass (Cenchrus biflorus) in Southern Africa are studied in relation to soil pathogens, mycorrhizal fungi and genetic structure.
http://www.nioo.knaw.nl/cto/invass/

Non-Native Invasive Terrestrial Plants in Florida
Descriptions and images of 12 of the most invasive terrestrial plants in Florida.
http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/terinv.html

APHIS Web: Noxious Weeds
APHIS has a major responsibility in preventing the spread of non-indigenous weeds into and through the United States.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/weeds/

Invasive Plants
Information from the Canadian Botanical Conservation Network. Includes species list, facts about economic costs, and bibliography.
http://www.rbg.ca/cbcn/en/projects/invasiv...

Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council
About exotic plants invading natural areas in the southeastern states, controlling invasive plants, and landscaping with native plants.
http://www.se-eppc.org/

Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants
Overview of the problem, list of invasive garden plants, and species accounts from the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/hortweed...

VA NHP Invasive Alien Plant Cooperative Project
The Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) and the Department of Conservation and Recreation share a commitment to protect native plant habitats from the threat of invading exotics.
http://www.state.va.us/~dcr/dnh/invproj.ht...

Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council
Includes information on invasive exotic species, database, proposed research and educational programs, control guides and management plans, mailing list, membership information, and links.
http://www.fleppc.org/

Southwest Exotic Plant Mapping Program
A collaborative program designed to develop a regional database of exotic plant distributions for the southwest.
http://www.usgs.nau.edu/SWEPIC/

Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics Research Group
Global review of invasions resulting in a comprehensive database, an analysis of common characteristics and recommendations for management and control.
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/~afs101/iwpt/welco...

Connecticut Policy on Non-Native Invasive Plant Species
State Department of Environmental Protection policy on non-native plant species.
http://dep.state.ct.us/whatshap/press/1999...

Redwood National and State Parks
Exotic plant management of the over 190 exotic species invading Redwood Parks.
http://www.nps.gov/redw/exotics.htm

Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group
Information about non-native invasive and potentially invasive vascular plants in Connecticut, USA.
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/

How to Prevent the Spread of Noxious Weeds
Controlling weeds poses a special dilemma because, once a weed infestation is identified, it is often already so large that containment is difficult and expensive.
http://www.blm.gov/education/weed/weed.htm...

MetroActive News & Issues: Alien Plants
The dreaded Arundo, also known as giant reed grass, coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05...

BLM Weeds
The Bureau of Land Management's "Pulling Together-National Strategy for Invasive Plant Management".
http://www-a.blm.gov/weeds/

Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry - Invasive Plants in Hawaii
Information about investigations of the ecology of invasive plant species; impacts of invasive species on forest health, management and restoration.
http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/ecosystem_...

TNC Wildland Weeds Management & Research
The Nature Conservancy's U.S. program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species threatening wild land biodiversity and invading TNC preserves. Site has weed alerts and resources on weed control.
http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/

Influence of Invasive Species on Coastal Plant Communities
Abstracts of studies done on the California coast.
http://www.sonoma.edu/people/cushman/resea...

Invasive Plants: Changing the Landscape of America: Fact Book
Full text of 1998 publication by Randy Westbrooks, USDA-APHIS.
https://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/Public/ES-...

Invasive Non-Native Plant Species
This is a list of vascular plant species which are invasive into "natural areas" in Connecticut.
http://darwin.eeb.uconn.edu/ccb/publicatio...

Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council
Addresses the problem of invasive exotic plants in the region. Brochure, e-mail group, organizational information, and links.
http://www.ma-eppc.org/

Sub Topics:
Centaurea solstitialis, Yellow Starthistle
Ailanthus altissima, Tree-of-Heaven
Polygonum cuspidatum, Japanese Knotweed
Tamarix, Tamarisk
Pueraria, Kudzu


Related Topics:
Science: Agriculture: Pests and Diseases: Weeds
Science: Biology: Botany
Science: Biology: Ecology: Plant Ecology
Science: Biology: Flora and Fauna: Plantae



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