1. University of Georgia – Bugwood Network
Chuck Bargeron
University of Georgia – Bugwood Network
(Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health)

2. Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System
Distribution of Invasive Plants Across the South
Electronic Early Detection System to Allow for More Rapid Responses
Large Scale Cooperative Management of New Invasive Species

3. History 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
State EPPCs could provide EDRR framework
Central location for collection and storage of data

5. Current Data - Statistics
79,998 records
9,991 point records
492 plants

8. Southeast County Maps

9. Southeast County Maps

11. State County Maps

12. Point Maps – Google Maps

13. Point Maps – Yahoo Maps

26. Data Access Features

27. Data Downloads

28. Data Downloads

30. County – Lists

31. Electronic Early Detection System
Each state has a designated reviewer
Responsible for verifying all data entered in that state
Responsible for notifying the appropriate people when a EDRR species is reported
Each state can designate EDRR species that automatically are flagged
sent to designated persons within the state when a EDRR species is reported
State EDRR Committees

32. Electronic Early Detection System
State designated EDRR list vs. SE-wide list
State list allows for more specificity
Species that are common in one state may be a EDRR species in another
Example garlic mustard
Common in TN and KY
EDRR species in GA and AL

39. EDDR Technology Google Maps Wiki Web Services to share Data
NAWMA standards
KML
Digital Cameras
Inexpensive GPS units
Smartphones

41. EDDMapS 2 years and going strong
Further compilation of collection data
Working toward collaboration between all of the mapping projects underway
Integration with ArcGIS software to output shapefiles and more detailed maps
Looking for funding opportunities
Invasive Plant Atlas…