ccedin invasive species early detection 8.19.09
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Slide show used to educate ~50 volunteers of the Clatsop County Early Detection of Invasive Species Network about EDRR, invasive species management and 8 priority invaders for the network.TRANSCRIPT
Clatsop County Early Detection Invasive Species Network
Invasive-Watch TrainingAugust 19, 2009
Agenda
Introduction of participants, partners (5 mins) Intro to IS Management & EDRR (15 mins) Focus species (25 mins) Stretch break (5 mins) Hands-on get to know the invaders (30 mins) How to report, reporting demonstration (20 mins) Evaluation, conclude (10 mins)
Invasive Species 101
What are invasive species? How do they get into new environments? Why care? Management & your role in it.
Invasive species means an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
“Invasive”
Definitions: Invasive PlantsExotics
(non-native)Lots of beneficial species: Crops, pasture, forestry & ornamentals.
“Noxious”A regulatory designation.
“Weed”A plant growing where you do not want it.
Spreads outside of cultivation, and causes environmental& economic harm.
NativesCo-evolution with other species, our natural heritage
Biological invaders destroy habitats or out-compete native plants and
animals.
At least 30 new potential biological invaders enter the US every day…
Invasive species costs Americans about $143 billion/year!
Why should we care?
What makes a plant invasive?
Lack normal environmental constraints Fast growth and reproduction Highly adaptable a wide range of conditions Often can transform their environment Often encouraged by disturbance Dominance = less biodiversity
How do we manage invasive plants?
Prevention Quarantine before introduction Monitoring & mapping Chemical treatment (herbicides) Biological controls (biocontrol) Cultural treatment (hand pulling, cutting, etc.)
The Wildfire Model
Area
Infe
sted
Time
Lag Time
Escape
IntroductionInvasion
Cost
Key Stages in Plant Invasions
What does this mean for management? A
rea
Infe
sted
Prevention or Eradication
(Inexpensive)Local control and
management only (Expensive)
Cont
rol C
osts
Time
Introduction
Detection: focus resources here
People notice them here
Eight Invaders
Keys to Identifying the Invaders
Flowers Leaves and stems Habit (vine, herb, grass, rosette, etc.) Developing a “search pattern” Key characteristics (odor, reflectivity, color)
Herb Robert: Geranium robertianum
Rebecca Brown, Eastern Washington University
King County, WA
Shining Geranium: Geranium lucidum Jorg
e Pe
nafie
l
Photo Bruce Newhouse
Policeman’s Helmet: Impatiens gladulifera
Photos: Christine McD
onald
Photo: Christine McDonald
Glenn M
iller, ODA
Garlic Mustard: Alliaria petiolata
Glenn M
iller, ODA
Glenn M
iller, ODA
Elizabeth J. Czarapata
Glenn Miller, ODA
Jan Samanek, State Phytosanitary Adm
inistration
Old Man’s Beard: Clematis vitalba
Leo Michaels
Chris Aldassy, EMSWCD
Chris Aldassy, EMSWCD
Chris Aldassy, EMSWCD
Carla Cole, NPSSpurge Laurel: Daphne laureola
Carla Cole, NPS
Tania Siemens, TNC
Carla Cole, NPS
Common Reed: Phragmites australis
Environment Canada
Dane Osis, OPRD
Dane Osis, OPRD
© 2004 Steven J. Baskauf
False Brome: Brachypodium sylvaticum
© Andrea Thorpe, Instt
ute for Applied Ecology
© Andrea Thorpe, Insttute for Applied Ecology
© Andrea Thorpe, Institute for Applied Ecology
Take a break!
Get to Know Your Plants
Reporting Your FindsUsing
www.oregoninvasiveshotline.org
Taking Notes
Early Detection Report Form
Date:________ Observer:__________________
Location:__________________________________________________________________________
Plant Species:_____________________________
Patch Size: Length________ Width___________ % cover____________# of plants_____________
Type of site (riparian, road, forest, trail, etc):_________________________________________
Notes (landowner, location, physical description, directions, etc.) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Example: “ODOT gravel pit on Hwy 26”
Example: “Old Man’s Beard”
Length: 10’ Width: 5’% cover: 50% of trees# of plants: 2-6
“Forest and road cut”
“Located on ODOT land? Vines growing up spruce trees and into rock”
Step 1: Go to: www.oregoninvasiveshotline.org And click on “report now”
Step 2:Select the County
Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.
A. Drag the pin to the report location
B. Change view to Hybrid
C. Zoom in as far as you can
Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.
A. Drag the pin to the report location
B. Change view to Hybrid
C. Zoom in as far as you can
Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.
A. Drag the pin to the report location
B. Change view to Hybrid
C. Zoom in as far as you can
Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.
A. Drag the pin to the report location
B. Change view to Hybrid
C. Zoom in as far as you can
D. ZOOM MORE!
Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.
ZOOM MORE!and place the pin at the precise location!
Step 3: Enter LocationOption 2: Enter GPS Coordinates
Step 4: Provide a description of the area (enter the field “Area Description” from your form)
Step 5: Enter the Species
Step 6: Describe what you found(“Patch Size” “Type of site” and “Notes” from your reporting form)
Step 7: Add your images
Step 8: Enter Contact Info.Please Include your phone number
Step 9: Enter authorization and Submit!
Reporting Alternative
We prefer the website, but you can always call, email, or mail it in to (contact info is on your report form)
Clatsop SWCD: 503-325-4571
Or mail to: Tania SiemensInvasive Species Research Assistant
Oregon Sea Grant Extension307 Ballard Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331
Don’t be a Vector! Clean your clothes Clean your pets Clean your equipment & vehicle Walk around the infestation Bag/trash, burn, no compost If collecting voucher in flower or fruit, seal it
J.K. Linsey
Invasive Spp. Web Resources Oregon Invasive Species Hotline:
oregoninvasiveshotline.org/ National Invasive Species Clearinghouse:
www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov USDA PLANTS Database:
plants.usda.gov/index.html WA State Noxious Weed Board:
www.nwcb.wa.gov/index.htm Idaho Weed Awareness:
idahoweedawareness.net/index.html California Invasive Plant Council:
www.cal-ipc.org Center for Lakes and Reservoirs:
www.clr.pdx.edu/
Questions?Robert M. EmanuelWater Resources & Community DevelopmentClatsop & Tillamook counties2204 Fourth StreetTillamook, OR 97141(503) 842-5708 X 2 [email protected]
Dave AmbroseDistrict Technician Clatsop Soil and Water Conservation District750 Commercial Street, Room 207 Astoria, OR 97103(503) [email protected]