Chuck Bargeron Technology Coordinator The University of Georgia Bugwood Network
Tony Pernas, National Park Service Sarah Braun, Florida State University Chris Evans, River to River CWA - Illinois
1. Distribution of Invasive Plants Across the South 2. Electronic Early Detection System to Allow for More Rapid Responses 3. Large Scale Cooperative Management of New Invasive Species
No complete distribution data for Southeast Holes in USDA PLANTS and now USDA Forest Service FIA data Some data existed but not compiled in one location SE-EPPC could provide support for state chapters Invasive Plant List justification (Florida model) State EPPCs could provide EDRR framework Central location for collection and storage of data
1 year (SE-EPPC) Further compilation of collection data Additional training sessions Applied for Pulling Together Grant Looking for other funding opportunities Need for collaboration between all of the mapping projects underway
Links to Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants Link to Identification and Biology of Non- Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas Add way to include new species Add a way to submit plant for identification Add expert levels to user accounts Others??
Forest *A*Syst – Forest Landowner’s Assessment Guide Invasive Plant of the United States DVD Bugwood Network becoming UGA Center of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
Invasive Plant Atlas of Mid South
Invasive Plant Atlas of Atlantic Coast
SE-EPPC Early Detection& Distribution Mapping System and Assessment Workshop Chattanooga, Tennessee Agenda Introduction to GPS/GIS Introduction to Plant Photography EDDMapS Data Entry EDDMapS Data Retrieval Weed Lists and Assessment
Workshop – June 29 – Chattanooga