Author Archive: flprism
A Guide to Nonnative Invasive Plants Inventoried in the North by Forest Inventory and Analysis
A Guide to Nonnative Invasive Plants Inventoried in the North by Forest Inventory and Analysis Cassandra Olson Anita F. Cholewa Available here as a pdf download: USDA_USFS_Guidetononnativeplants
Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection
Know-Observe-Report Know the high priority invasives If you observe these in a waterbody, mark the location and take a photo Report the observation to FLXplantID@gmail.com Help us detect the region’s most dangerous invasives before it is too late! Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection Card: Early Detection card
2020 NYISAW Call for Events!!
Invasive species are on the move; everyone can help to stop their spread Activities Set for New York’s SEVENTH Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 7-13th GENEVA, NY – This year marks the SEVENTH Invasive Species Awareness Week in New York. Some of the greatest harm […]
Bootbrush Stations
PlayCleanGo – Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks is a Trademarked logo and set of invasive species messages targeting terrestrial activities Basic Message: Help Prevent the Spread of Invasive Plant and Animals Arrive with clean gear Burn local or certified firewood Use local or weed-free hay Stay on the trails Before leaving, remove mud and […]
Salvaging the Ash
The emerald ash borer may have won in New York. Last summer DEC abandoned its quarantine area, admitting that the regulation wasn’t effective in stopping the spread of the pest. The state created the quarantine in 2015 to slow the insect, which is a shiny green beetle about the size of a penny.
Polar Vortex – Friend or just a Cold Shoulder
The polar vortex that hit Central NY in late January may have helped out with the effort to reduce the impact of invasive species.
2019 Land Manager’s Guide to Developing an Invasive Plant Management Plan
The Guide focuses on the process of invasive plant management planning and deciding how to focus limited invasive species management resources to gain the greatest conservation benefit. It is applicable at any scale and in any situation wherever invasive plant management is necessary. It is intended to promote a strategic and adaptive invasive plant management approach using […]
Track the Hydrilla Hunt in the Finger Lakes
We’re on the hunt for Hydrilla and you can follow along in near real time. Our team is performing our annual Hydrilla survey and recording the results ion ArcGis.
Using the Microbiome to Fight Phragmites
Researchers are exploring using helpful bacteria and fungi to combat invasive plants.
