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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/page?_pageid=449&_dad=portal30&_schema=PORTAL30
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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_processes/tropical/invasive/
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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/
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Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group
Information about non-native invasive and potentially invasive vascular plants in Connecticut, USA.
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/
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Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
Maps and images of invasive species in the northeastern U.S.
http://invasives.eeb.uconn.edu/ipane/
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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/
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Eel River Bar First Nation: Invasive Plants Control
About plans for removing exotics at an Aboriginal Heritage Gardens tourist attraction focused on
the use of native and exotic plants by the Micmac of the Atlantic.
http://24.43.24.85/nbs/IPCAN/nb_news.html
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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/hortweeds/
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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/
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Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council
Information about the adverse effects exotic pest plants have on the diversity plants and animals
native to Georgia, USA.
http://www.gaeppc.org/
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Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council
Information about exotic plants invading natural areas in the southeastern states, controlling
invasive plants, and landscaping with native plants.
http://www.se-eppc.org/
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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/welcome.shtml
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Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council
Addresses the problem of invasive exotic plants in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US. Brochure,
e-mail group, organizational information, and links.
http://www.ma-eppc.org/
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Invasive Plants of Canada
Includes a survey of resources and needs, "Guide to Species and Methods of Control",
national and provincial news and alerts, and links to related resources.
http://24.43.24.85/nbs/IPCAN/main.html
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Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin
Educational non-profit organization concerned with the control of exotic plant species in Wisconsin
(USA).
http://ipaw.org/
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Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds
Information about management of invasive weeds in the USA.
http://ficmnew.fws.gov/
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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/swemp/maps.html
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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
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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
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Invasive Plants of Canada
Information from the Canadian Botanical Conservation Network.
http://www.rbg.ca/cbcn/en/invasives/
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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/
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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-Programs/Conservation/Invasive/intro.html
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Exotic Plants Bibliography
A searchable database providing citations and summaries of literature pertinent to controlling
invasive exotic plants.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/literatr/exotic/exotic.htm
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How Landowners Can Prevent Invasive Plant Species
Tips offered for the average homeowner, gardener.
http://aginfo.psu.edu/News/september99/species.html
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
This manual summarizes the morphological characteristics, habitat requirements, life history, and
possible methods of control for several common invasive plant species.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/invasive_species.htm
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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/publications/publication-1.html
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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.html
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources'
Wisconsin's Invasive Plants
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/invasive/intro.htm
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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/
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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/05.01.97/plants-9718.html
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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.htm
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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_smith/aliens.htm
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USGS Symposium
Scientists Speak on Rare Plants and Invasive Species at Santa Barbara Symposium.
http://biology.usgs.gov/pr/newsrelease/1999/3-26.html
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Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network
Guide to Monitoring Exotic and Invasive Plants.
http://www.cciw.ca/eman-temp/research/protocols/exotic/intro.html
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Invasive species threaten healthy ecosystems
Article from ENN Daily News on invasive plant species.
http://www.enn.com/enn-news-archive/1999/05/051799/goodinvaders_3227.asp
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Invasive Species Database Workshops
Workshops from 1997 and 1997 dealing with invasive species.
http://www.nbii.gov/invasive/workshops/
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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/
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FON - Invasive Species - How Does Your Garden Grow
Current trends in landscaping have led to a variety of new garden types which include hybrids and
potentially invasive species.
http://www.ontarionature.org/enviroandcons/naturalinvaders/invade2.html
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The High Plains
The threat that invasive weeds pose to the High Plains Ecosystem is discussed.
http://www.blm.gov/education/high_plains/weed.html
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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.html
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Influence of Invasive Species on Coastal Plant Communities
Abstracts of studies done on the California coast.
http://www.sonoma.edu/people/cushman/research3.html
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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_dot.htm
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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/
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Pacific Northwest Exotic Pest Plant Council
Preliminary listing of plant species of concern. Scientific and common names given for each plant.
http://www.wnps.org/eppclist.html
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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/as0317.htm
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Invasive Species - And then they came
The story of how different trees, shrubs and herbs found their way into our gardens and natural
areas is as diversified as the plants themselves.
http://www.ontarionature.org/enviroandcons/naturalinvaders/invade1.html
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Redwood National and State Parks
Exotic plant management of the over 190 exotic species invading Redwood Parks.
http://www.nps.gov/redw/exotics.htm
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Idaho Weed Summit
The Spread of Invasive Weeds in Western Wildlands.
http://www-a.blm.gov/weeds/BOISUMMI.WPD.html
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Bureau of Land Management Instruction Memorandum 97-130
Includes U.S. BLM's list of invasive weed species of concern in regions where the agency has
responsibilities (western United States).
http://www.blm.gov/nhp/efoia/nv/97im/nvim97-041.html
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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/
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Philadelphia's Invasive Weed Fight
The Patrick Center for Environmental Research of the Academy of Natural Sciences will a 1.2 million
grant to determine the most effective way to rid the Fairmont Park system of plants like the
Japanese knotweed and the Norway Maple that are crowding out native plants.
http://www.enn.com/enn-news-archive/1999/04/041699/weedy_2687.asp
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Invasive Species
USGS Biological resources that deal with invasive plant species.
http://biology.usgs.gov/cro/invasive.htm
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Species Abstracts of Highly Disruptive Exotic Plants
Literature reviews on the taxonomy, ecology, distribution, and control options for numerous species
of exotic plants at three national monuments in the upper Midwest.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/othrdata/exoticab/exoticab.htm
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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
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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/
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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.caleppc.org/
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Nonindigenous Plants workshop
The spread of nonindigenous plants threatens biological diversity and the functioning of natural
ecosystems throughout the United States.
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/publications/plants/plant_workshop/npwrkshp/
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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
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BLM Weeds
The Bureau of Land Management's "Pulling Together-National Strategy for Invasive Plant
Management".
http://www-a.blm.gov/weeds/
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Invasive Plants of Natural Habitats in Canada
The impacts of evasive aliens on Canada's ecosystems.
http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/habitat/inv/index_e.html
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