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| Invasive Species Links These websites provide useful infomation on invasive species in Alaska. Information may |
| Invasive Animals Alaska Department of Fish and Game Invasive Species Program www.adfg.state.ak.us/special/invasive/invasive.php Links to invasive species resources and management plans. The final version of the ADF&G Rat Plan is in production, and a link to the completed plan will be available later this year. STOP RATS! website www.stoprats.org Information on invasive rats in Alaska, order forms for free rat prevention kits, contact info for rat information and reporting. An Ounce of Prevention: How to Stop Invasive Insects and Diseases from Devestating U.S. Forests: A Report from The Nature Conservancy's Global Forest Partnership, Forest Health Program. An Ounce of Prevention (pdf) |
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| Marine/Aquatic Invasives Aquatic Nuisance Species Watchlist for Washington State (pdf) Final version of the 2007 list. Includes primary, secondary, and regulated species of concern with information on presence, regulatory status, management plans, and pathways of introduction. Winter 2007 Environmental Standards Update (pdf) US Coast Guard update. Includes items on Ballast Water rules, reporting, recordkeeping, enforcement, and compliance programs. Visit the Coast Guard on the web: www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mso/estandards.htm Green Crab Monitoring Protocol (pdf) Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve European Green Crab Monitoring Protocol. For more information on Green crab, and for volunteer opportunities, contact Judy Hamilton (judy_hamilton@fishgame.state.ak.us ) from the ADF&G Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, or, Dan Gilson (gilson@pwsrcac.org) from Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council: www.pwsrcac.org Biological Invasions in Alaska’s Coastal Marine Ecosystems: Establishing a Baseline: Final Report Submitted to Prince William Sound Regional Citizens´ Advisory Council & U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Submitted by: Gregory M. Ruiz, Tami Huber, Kristen Larson, Linda McCann, Brian Steves, Paul Fofonoff & Anson H. Hines Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Edgewater, Maryland USA Bioinvasions in Alaska's Coastal Marine Ecosystems (pdf 3.8 M) Alaska Department of Fish and Game Invasive Species Program www.adfg.state.ak.us/special/invasive/invasive.php ADF&G Pike Plan (NEW!) Management Plan for Invasive Northern Pike in Alaska (pdf) Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) www.pwsrcac.org |
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| Invasive Plants Key to West Coast Spartina Species VegKeyNew-read VegKeyNew 2 versions of the vegetative key to west coast Spartina species ("VegKeyNew.pdf" is intended to be printed double sided on 8.5 x 14" paper; while "VegKeyNew-read.pdf" is for reading on a computer). http://www.pugetsound.org/index/spartina Spartina resources, Beach Guide, and Handout .pdf documents Kenai Peninsula - Cooperative Weed Management Area http://www.homerswcd.org/invasives/prgms/cwma.htm Responsible Landscaping Pocketguide Provides alternatives to many of Southcentral Alaska's most invasive ornamental plants. http://www.homerswcd.org/invasives/prgms/outreach.htm Don't Plant A Problem: booklet for Gardeners from UAF Cooperative Extension Service Invasive Plants of Alaska (Draft Book) http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/spf/fhp/ Sections in pdf Asteraceae Part 1, pg. 1 to 30 (pdf) Asteraceae Part 2 pg. 31 to 59 (pdf) Brassicaceae (pdf) Fabaceae (pdf) Poaceae (pdf) Polygonaceae (pdf) Other Families (pdf) Trees and Shrubs (pdf) Other Species to Watch (pdf) Alaska Committee for Noxious and Invasive Plant Management (CNIPM) www.cnipm.org Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture: Directory of Alaska Native plant sources. www.dnr.state.ak.us/ag/NEWnative_directory.htm Alaska Exotic Plant Management Team: National Park Service EPMT's use coordinated rapid response methods, similar to firefighting, to locate and combat exotic plants. http://www.nps.gov/akso/NatRes/EPMT/Pages/EPMT_Home.html Alaska Natural Heritage Project: List of plant species found in Alaska, and potential invasive plants. Plants are ranked for invasiveness and ecological impact. akweeds.uaa.alaska.edu/akweeds_ranking_page.htm Control of Invasive Weeds with Prescribed Burning (PDF) Weed Technology. 2006. Volume 20:535–548 Forest Health Program: Forest Service Alaska Forest Health Protection Program. Link to Invasive Species program with plant guides and leaflets. www.fs.fed.us/r10/spf/fhp/ Invasiveness of Lythrum salicaria (Purple loosestrife) (PDF) National Park Service Alaska Exotic Plant Management Team: The Alaska EPMT has become a model early detection and rapid response program for Alaska and its National Parks. http://www.nps.gov/akso/NatRes/EPMT/Pages/EPMT_Home.html University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service UAF CES Home UAF CES Publications Index Pulling Together: A Volunteer's Guide to Community Weed Pulling Events. Publication FGV-00049 (pdf) Control of Invasive Species with Prescribed Burning Weed Technology. 2006. Volume 20:535–548, JOSEPH M. DiTOMASO, MATTHEW L. BROOKS, EDITH B. ALLEN, RALPH MINNICH, PETER M. RICE, and GUY B. KYSER. Abstract: Prescribed burning has primarily been used as a tool for the control of invasive late-season annual broadleaf and grass species, particularly yellow starthistle, medusahead, barb goatgrass, and several bromes. However, timely burning of a few invasive biennial broadleaves (e.g., sweetclover and garlic mustard), perennial grasses (e.g., bluegrasses and smooth brome), and woody species (e.g., brooms and Chinese tallow tree) also has been successful. In many cases, the effectiveness of prescribed burning can be enhanced when incorporated into an integrated vegetation management program. Although there are some excellent examples of successful use of prescribed burning for the control of invasive species, a limited number of species have been evaluated. In addition, few studies have measured the impact of prescribed burning on the long-term changes in plant communities, impacts to endangered plant species, effects on wildlife and insect populations, and alterations in soil biology, including nutrition, mycorrhizae, and hydrology. In this review, we evaluate the current state of knowledge on prescribed burning as a tool for invasive weed management. Control of Invasive Species with Prescribed Burning (pdf) |
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| Invasive All Taxa Resources Global Invasive Species Database: "The Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) aims to increase awareness about invasive alien species and to facilitate effective prevention and management activities. The GISD was developed as part of the global initiative on invasive species led by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP)." http://www.issg.org/database/welcome/ Nature Serve Explorer: an online encyclopedia of life. Select 'Impact Rankings of Invasive Non-Native Plants' under 'Highlights' for instructions on using Invasive Species Impact Rank (I-RANK) records. www.natureserve.org/explorer/index.htm National Biological Information Initiative:Link goes to the invasive species section of the NBII website. Images, identification guides, maps, links. invasivespecies.nbii.gov/report.html |
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| Federal Links National Invasive Species Council (NISC) www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/council/main.shtml National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) A great reference for information on invasive species legislation, state councils and organizations, economic impacts and more. www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/index.shtml Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force An intergovernmental organization dedicated to preventing and controlling aquatic nuisance species, and implementing the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act (NANPCA) of 1990. www.anstaskforce.gov/default.php FICMNEW: The Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds. FICMNEW is a partnership between 16 federal agencies with direct invasive plant management and regulatory responsibilities across the United States and territories. www.fws.gov/ficmnew/ Region 10 (Pacific Northwest) Invasive Species Update #13: April - June 2006 Recent update from the EPA on Pacific Northwest invsive species programs, funding, and upcoming meetings. PDF document. Regional Invasive Species Update #13: April - June 2006 |
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| Other State Invasive Species Resources Following are links to Invasive Species councils and groups. azgovernor.gov/ais/ Delaware Invasive Species Council (DISC) www.delawareinvasives.org Florida Invsive Species Working Group (ISWGFLA) iswgfla.org/default.htm Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/HISC/ Idaho Invasive Species Council (IISC) http://www.idahoag.us/Categories/Environment/InvasiveSpeciesCouncil/indexInvSpCouncil.php An Assessment of Invasive Species Management in Idaho Download PDF Executive Summary of the Assessment Download PDF Strategic Plan Download PDF Strategic Plan Executive Summary Download PDF Maryland Invasive Species Council (MISC) www.mdinvasivesp.org/ Minnesota Invasive Species Advisory Council (MISAC) www.mda.state.mn.us/misac/ New Hampshire Invasive Species Council (NHISC) www.nh.gov/agric/divisions/plant_industry/plants_insects.htm New Jersey Invasive Species Council www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/governor/njnewsline/view_article_archives.pl?id=1786 New York Invasive Species Task Force (NYISTF) www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/habitat/istf/istf.html Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) oregon.gov/OISC/ Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council www.agriculture.state.pa.us/agriculture/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=139310 Rhode Island Invsive Species Council (RIISC) www.uri.edu/ce/rinhs/invasives/index.htm Virginia Invasive Species Council (VISC) www.dcr.virginia.gov/dnh/vaisc/index.htm Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) www.invasivespeciescoalition.org/ West Virginia Invasive Species Working Group (WVISWG) www.wvdnr.gov/wildlife/invasivespecies.shtm Wisconsin Invasive Species Council invasivespecies.wi.gov/awareness/index.asp |
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| Management Forest Service and National Park Service Invasive Species Best Management Plans: Resource of best management practices to include in educational materials, training events, contracts, NEPA documents, and for general consideration by all land managers. "This document provides a comprehensive checklist relating to all activities that might occur on federal lands from timber sales to recreation and fire management. While we can not mandate adherence to these BMP's, we strongly encourage parks, forests and refuges to use these guidelines" Carmen Chapin, Liaison, Great Lakes Exotic Plant Management Team. FS_NPS_InvasiveSpeciesBMPsFinal.doc Assessment of Invasive Species in Alaska and its National Forests: This document assesses the current status of invasive species in Alaska’s ecosystems, with emphasis on the State’s two national forests. Lists of invasive species were developed in several taxonomic groups including plants, terrestrial and aquatic organisms, tree pathogens and insects. Region 10 Invasive Species Assessment (pdf) Halting the Invasion: State Tools for Invasive Species Management: The report analyzes the legal tools available at the state level to combat invasive species. Link to Download Table of Contents or Purchase Report State Appendix: information on state regulations, species lists, councils Environmental Law Institue www2.eli.org/index.cfm Invasive Species Control: A Comprehensive Model State Law: Provides the statutory framework for a comprehensive state program to detect, control, and manage the threat of invasive species across all taxa. Link to Purchase or Download Document: http://www.elistore.org/reports_detail.asp?ID=10992 Making a List: Prevention Strategies for Invasive Plants in the Great Lakes: Surveys plant listing programs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin to assess the effectiveness of listing as a tool to prevent the proliferation and spreads of invasive plant species. Link to Purchase or Download Document http://www.elistore.org/reports_detail.asp?ID=10990 Harmful Invasive Species: Legal Responses: Describes the law and policy regarding harmful non-indigenous species in six countries: New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, Argentina, Poland, and the United States. This essential book also addresses three international and cross-cutting dimensions of harmful non-indigenous species policy: quarantine systems, trade issues, and the special concerns raised by genetically modified organisms. Long Description (pdf) from Environmental Law Institute Link to Purchase book or Download Table of Contents: www.elistore.org/books_detail.asp?ID=10930 |
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