21. Georgia Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Combat the spread of invasive/noxious species in high priority natural habitats by identifying problem areas, providing technical and financial assistance, developing specific http://www.gadnr.org/cwcs/

CWCS Home WRD Home DNR Home Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy ... Send E-mail to the CWCS A Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy for Georgia The best available wildlife data were used to develop this CWCS. The strategy included an assessment of habitats required by these species, as well as problems affecting these habitats. Further, this strategy addressed research and survey needs, habitat restoration needs, and monitoring needs. It also included an evaluation of existing programs and policies for wildlife conservation in Georgia and recommendations for improvements in these areas. Coordination with other organizations that manage land or administer conservation programs in Georgia was a key component of this effort. Components of this planning effort included: 1) development of databases on rare species and natural communities; 2) identification of high priority species and habitats; 3) identification of high priority research and biological inventory needs; 4) surveys for rare species on public and private lands; 5) development of databases of conservation lands and high priority watersheds and landscapes; 6) prioritization of conservation, education, and habitat protection needs; 7) collaboration with state and federal agencies on habitat protection/restoration plans; 8) technical assistance to private conservation organizations and local governments; 9) review of existing conservation laws, rules, and policies; and 10) public input and educational outreach.

22. Weed Management In CREP Grasslands •*Certain weeds in CREP areas are invasive, noxious species and are required by law to be managed. weed Management Options for CreP Cultural Management •*Provide a seedbed at planting http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uc198.pdf

23. OHD043730217, NPL Fact Sheet | Region 5 Superfund | US EPA However, there do appear to be several exotic/invasive/noxious species that need to be controlled in order for the wetlands to develop into quality habitat. http://www.epa.gov/region5superfund/npl/ohio/OHD043730217.htm

@import 'http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/s/epa.css'; Jump to main content. Region 5 Superfund (SF) Contact Us Search: All EPA This Area You are here: EPA Home Region 5 Superfund NPL fact sheets ... Ohio U.S. EPA REGION 5 LAWRENCE COUNTY IRONTON Congressional District # 06 EPA ID# OHD043730217 Last Updated: December, 2009 Site Description The site is located in the southeastern section of Ironton and is surrounded by other industries, businesses, private residences, and waterways. The residential areas are northwest and along the southern edge of the site. In addition to private homes, there is one elementary school, baseball diamonds along the northern boundary of the site, and seven other schools within 2 miles of the Site. A cemetery lies northeast of the site. Directly adjacent to the site, bordering the east and south, is Ice Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River. Past Ice Creek to the south is the Village of Coal Grove. A resident's junk yard also lies along 450 feet of the site's southern boundary. The lagoon area section of the CPLA was originally constructed in the 1970s to serve as a place for Allied to discharge and treat liquid wastes (previously the liquid wastes were discharged directly onto swampy lands that discharged directly into Ice Creek). This area was converted into a wetlands system, taking advantage of its natural flooding conditions and predisposition to wetlands-type vegetation.

24. Invasive Plant Info Invasive Noxious Species that were directly or indirectly introduced to a given region by humans, were not present in the region before and would not have spread into the area http://www.treesatlanta.org/InvasivePlantInfo.aspx

225 Chester Ave Atlanta, GA 30316 Make a Donation Become a Member Volunteer Now Search What are Invasive Plants? Invasive plants affect everyone. Though it is tempting to think of these plants as a problem only for those who work directly with land in an agricultural or forestry capacity, the U.S. Geological Survey reports that some $20 billion in damages can be linked to invasive plant life (see footnote). Considering that enormous sum of money, it is evident that invasive plants also have a significant affect on the average citizen in cities, suburbs, and rural America. Trees with invasive vines wrapped around them, and the permanent damage caused. The problem of invasive plants has many direct and secondary negative effects, including: Crowding out desirable, native species Creating plant monocultures Degrading wildlife habitat Reducing property values Increasing soil erosion Negatively impacting endangered species Interfering with recreational activities in parks, forests and other public lands Posing reliability threats to utility power lines Increasing the need for road maintenance Obscuring vision at intersections Contributing to wildfires Let's define invasive plants in these terms: Non-native Invasive Noxious Species that were directly or indirectly introduced to a given region by humans, were not present in the region before and would not have spread into the area without human interference. Synonyms include exotic, alien and non-indigenous.

25. RealClimate: Al Gore’s Movie is also evidence from a majority of studies, than rising CO2 can, in fact, preferentially select for invasive, noxious species within plant communities …” http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2006/05/al-gores-movie/

start here home about data sources ... archive Filed under: Climate Science Extras Reporting on climate Reviews by Eric Steig Along with various Seattle business and community leaders, city planners and politicians, a large group of scientists from the University of Washington got a chance to preview the new film, An Inconvenient Truth Since Gore is rumored to be a fan of RealClimate, we thought it appropriate to give our first impressions. Much of the footage in Inconvenient Truth here and temperature (from oxygen isotope measurements) in Antarctic ice cores to illustrate the correlation between the two. The complaint is that the correlation is somewhat misleading, because a number of other climate forcings besides CO here scaling is. He is making a qualitative point, which is entirely accurate. The fact is that it would be difficult or impossible to explain past changes in temperature during the ice age cycles without CO changes (as we have discussed here ). In that sense, the ice core CO -temperature correlation remains an appropriate demonstration of the influence of CO on climate.

26. WASHINGTON STATE REGISTER towards unusual herbs, medicinal plants, and other, lesser known species has made expansion of the quarantine list desirable, since formerly unavailable, invasive noxious species http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/1999/17/99-17-104.htm

WSR 99-17-104 PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [ Filed August 18, 1999, 9:03 a.m. ] Subject of Possible Rule Making: To place additional noxious weed species on, and to otherwise modify, the existing noxious weed seed and plant quarantine lists, WAC 16-752 , and to review and update provisions of this rule. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapters 17.10 and 17.24 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Amendment of the existing noxious weed seed and plant quarantine rule was requested by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board and the Washington State Weed Coordinators Association. The existing rule lists those noxious weed species which are attractive (i.e. pretty flowers or foliage) for nursery sale. However, the current trend towards unusual herbs, medicinal plants, and other, lesser known species has made expansion of the quarantine list desirable, since formerly unavailable, invasive noxious species are now entering distribution channels. The quarantine is intended to prevent the introduction and spread of these species in this state. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) APHIS regulates a small number of species under the federal noxious weed regulations. However, the federal list is mainly intended to apply to international shipment, and the federal agency is not usually active in interstate or intrastate noxious weed regulation. The state office of USDA APHIS will be notified. The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board establishes the state noxious weed list under authority of

27. Prescribed Fire In Ohio When managed carefully, fire may also help native species outcompete invasive, noxious species. Revitalize Ecosystems and Create Critical Wildlife Habitat In Ohio, fire is often used http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/18/fire/pdf/prescribed.pdf

28. USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 580 14 (+) Storage of organic matter/ soil carbon I.11 (+/) Water temperature I.16 (-) Greenhouse gases C.7 (+) Air quality I.12 (+) Native plant seed recruitment I.13 (-) Invasive/ noxious species http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/Env_Assess/nd-pdfs/streambank_shoreline_pro_58

29. Liberation Park - Work Days & Weekends invasive noxious species abatement. improved pasture fencing . apple cider production. orchard rejuvenation. prescribed burns . ongoing building construction http://www.liberationpark.org/dev/workends.htm

Midwestern Dhamma HOME ABOUT SITE MAP Calendar ... Suan Mokkh Kamma-Dana: Work Weekends projects lodging dates lyme ... cabin foundation, roof system, and most of the exterior. In 2008, we completed the garden with a large deer fence around it. Smaller projects included finishing details of the barn and making apple cider. Everything that happens here involves many hands and hearts. The interior of the multipurpose cabin is our priority in 2010! The exterior work is wrapping up nicely, although staining will be a big job. Here is a rough schedule of what will be doing and when. We also hope to do more eco-restoration and sustenance 2010 Weekends Official work weekends in 2010 are July 31-Aug 1 September 4-5 , and October 9-10 Help is needed at many other times as well we've learned that the work is permanently impermanent! You, alone or with a friend, are welcome to join us any time we are out working on the cabin and land (see work schedule email or phone so we can plan accordingly. Please note that More on staying at LP Do you have specific skills to offer? Are there projects you're interested in working on? Let us know so we can match your skills to the projects at hand.

30. PIMA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT REVISION OF RIPARIAN HABITAT 3 Homeowners Associations could incorporate a list of prohibited plants in their CC R's to ensure common areas or NOS are free of invasive/noxious species. o Members asked how you http://rfcd.pima.gov/wrd/riparian/pdfs/minutes121108.pdf

31. Greening The Path The fact that there are invasive noxious species along the tracks is warning enough that we must be aware of what we introduce to the area. Japanese knotweed (often called Japanese http://www.dmna.org/bikepath/planting/greening.shtml

The Greening of the Southwest Bike/Ped Path By Sue Reindollar During the spring of 1886 the four-mile stretch of corridor leading from Fitchburg onwards towards Madison was teeming with the muscle and sweat of the gandy dancers, those laborers who toiled with hand picks, shovels, draglines, and horses to construct the Illinois Central Rail System. Now, over a century later construction workers with bulldozers, ditch diggers, steam shovels, blowtorches, and draglines toil once again, converting the same four-mile stretch of corridor to a bike and pedestrian path. The corridor is again in transition. This time, this new beginning, in tune with the challenges of a new millenium, gives us the opportunity to rethink what we should be doing with this green space as our gift to the future. Those who ride or walk along the corridor, plus the property owners bordering this space, now have the chance to work together to create an area which will enhance not only the needs of the homeowners but the pleasure of the users of the path. To many of us that track area was the solace after the stress of a day's work where we walked our dogs or just meandered through the green space. So what can we do to recover our cherished backyards and improve our experience as users of the "tracks"?

32. Sample Letter For General Plan Firewood and traffic to the campground could easily spread sudden oak death, invasive, noxious species, and other dangers into the black oak forest. http://www.cruzcnps.org/sampleLetter.html

1 December 2001 Rusty Areias, Director P.O. Box 94296 Sacramento, 94296-0001 Dear Director Areias: I'm writing to ask for your assistance in resolving ongoing concerns over the Castle Rock State Park General Plan. These concerns led Sierra Club and Friends of Castle Rock State Park to file a lawsuit challenging the legality of the General Plan. I believe the following key concepts are essential to development of a sound general plan and settlement of the suit: (1) Regional Planning Castle Rock is part of a larger context that includes surrounding lands, open space and other parks in the region. To plan successfully, DPR necessarily needs to take a regional approach. (2) Science-based Planning DPR apparently lacks sufficient funds to provide thorough scientific assessment of proposed plans. A Technical Advisory Committee to advise on biological resource issues can ensure that we base plans on sufficient data and on proven scientific principles, and that we set meaningful standards to measure whether we're meeting planned objectives. (3) Protection of Unique Resources Castle Rock has the last remaining black oak forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The General Plan concentrates camping, parking, and a visitor center in and around this precious resource. Firewood and traffic to the campground could easily spread sudden oak death, invasive, noxious species, and other dangers into the black oak forest.

33. Jersey City Reservoir � Our Vision For The Reservoir but remove selected invasive noxious species such as poison ivy, ailanthus, etc. favor sustainable native plantings. Establish a wildlife sanctuary with http://new.jcreservoir.org/?page_id=11

34. Earth Partnership For Schools weed species (by scientific name), photographs , control methods, control tools, information on adaptive management, and things you can do to help fight invasive noxious species. http://uwarboretum.org/eps/links/alien_plants.php

35. World Resource Review Vol. 16 No.4 There is also evidence that rising CO2 can, in fact, preferentially select for invasive, noxious species within plant communities. Furthermore, there is initial data suggesting that http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/ad_hoc/12755100FullTextPublicationspdf/Publ

36. ArborCut - Invasive Plant Info Not all nonnative plants are invasive. Noxious - Species or groups of species that have been legally designated by county, state or federal agencies as pests. http://www.arborcut.net/InvasivePlant.html

Arbor Cut Tree Co. Alpharetta GA 30004 Sales@arborcut.net Tree Quotes Educational Articles Invasive Plant Info Information for Developers Tree Facts Benefits of Trees I nvasive plants affect everyone. Though it is tempting to think of these plants as a problem only for those who work directly with land (such as farmers and ranchers), the U.S. Geological Survey reports that some $20 billion in damages can be linked to invasive plant life (see footnote). Considering that enormous sum of money, it is therefore evident that invasive plants also affect citizens of cities, suburbs, and rural America. And when left uncontrolled, the spreading invasive problem produces many direct and secondary negative effects, including: * Crowding out desirable, native species * Creating plant monocultures * Reducing cropland productivity * Degrading wildlife habitat * Reducing property values * Causing soil erosion * Harming local economies * Crowding out forage for game species and grazing livestock * Damaging water resources including fish spawning habitat * Negatively impacting endangered species * Increasing livestock production costs * Interfering with recreational activities in parks, forests and other public lands

37. USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 390 I.6 () Water temperatures I.14 (-) Pesticide D.5 (+) Root biomass C.3 (+) Biodiversity I.9 (-) Soil erosion I.13 (+) Soil organic matter and carbon storage I.2 (-) Invasive/ noxious species Note http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/Env_Assess/nd-pdfs/riparian_herbaceous_cover_3

38. CHILI BAR PLANNING UNIT A survey of invasive/noxious species was conducted during relicensing, and Scotch broom was found to dominate signifi cant portions of the project area. http://lcp.stewardshipcouncil.org/Vol_2/pdf/30_1_ChiliBarText.pdf

39. Board Meeting Which includes invasive/noxious species and how they relate to VM. Went over the Houston training scheduled for next week. Discussed their pioneering a webbased sign-up http://www.tvma.net/boardmin/2008/board1-08.htm

T V M A Leaders in Vegetation Management! HOME CONTACT HELP About Us ... Return to the Previous Page TVMA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, January 8, 2008 San Antonio, TX Rick Bennett � opened the meeting, with six members present (Howard Pierson, Tee Cotten, Rob Brooks, Don Fields, John Mason, and Scott Dunham). October minutes were presented and were accepted: Rick said we need to get the August and October �07 minutes on the website. Scott checked with Paul Northcutt and Paul fixed the website to link the latest minutes. Rob Brooks moved we accept the minutes as read; Don Fields seconded and agreed we will send out motion to Board members for approval. President�s report Rick Bennett had no report. Rick said he will present and follow up under various specific issues on new business. Vice-president�s report Rob Brooks briefly discussed actions to do as we get in to the New Year�s planning and �08 conference: Needs to review �07 conference costs with Rick and Myron. Stressed need for volunteers to help with next year�s conference.Reviewed needs to help with the golf and skeet scholarship activities and call for volunteers.

40. Non-native Beetle Spreading Killer Wilt | Www.lincolnjournalonline.com | Lincoln An important conservation objective identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan is to combat the spread of invasive/noxious species in highpriority natural habitats by identifying http://www.lincolnjournalonline.com/news/2008-02-07/news/043.html

var curvyCornersVerbose = false; Login Profile Subscribe Get News Updates ... news delivered via email enter address here: Search Archives Shopping Dining Real Estate ... Place an Ad News Front Page News Editorial Page People ... Community Calendar Links Contact Info Email us Services Advertiser Index Legals Subscribe News Archive Newspaper web site content management software and services Non-native beetle spreading killer wilt 2008-02-07 / News The redbay tree may soon face extinction across the Southeast thanks to a rapidly advancing virulent fungus, the causative agent of laurel wilt disease. The trees are an important food source for a variety of wildlife including some popular game birds, deer and songbirds. The wilt disease, carried by a species of ambrosia beetle that is not native to the United States, has spread rapidly throughout the coastal states since its initial observation in 2003. It was likely introduced to the U.S. in 2002 when the beetles hitched a ride on shipping pallets coming into Port Wentworth, Ga., near Savannah. The beetles are native to India, Japan and Taiwan. Dying trees were first observed in South Carolina in 2003. By 2006, the beetle and the disease were confirmed to have spread to five counties in South Carolina, 15 counties in Georgia and eight counties in Florida. The rate of spread was initially approximately 20 miles a year. However, that estimate has been discarded with the discovery of the disease in Florida's Indian River County, 140 miles south of any known infestation.

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