cwma · geography • third of in • 35 counties • consistent with boundaries of interior low...

Ron Rathfon, Extension Forester, PurdueSICWMA Project Committee

Southern Indiana CWMA

State wide invasive plant listScience basedRigorous screening, credible

114 species

Invasive Plant BMPsSimple, but comprehensiveFeedback and issues from key BMP usersPrioritize �“biggest bang for the buck�” practices.Develop �“Infrastructure�” necessary to facilitateacceptance and implementation of BMPs.

Invasive BMPs

Geography

•Southern third of IN•35 Counties•Consistent withboundaries of InteriorLow PlateauEcoRegion

S outhern Indiana C ooperative W eed M anagement A rea

Mission

Protect, Restore, andEnhance SouthernIndiana�’s Landscapesby Coordinatingefforts to Identify,Prevent andControlInvasive Species.

The Invasive Management StrategyTriangle

#3 Prioritized Management of Established Infestations

EducationPublic and Consumer Awareness

Integrate invasive mgt. with forest mgt. planMaintain healthy forest (habitat)

Land fully occupied (stocked) with healthy,vigorous native vegetation

Periodicinspection of highrisk areas

Invasive BMPsForestryRoad construction andmaintenanceUtility maintenanceWI, NH

o Postpone untilcontrol complete

o Seasonal timingoptions

o Cancel activity

Invasive BMPs1. Timing of management activities

o Control before, after, or concurrent

Invasive BMPs2. Clean equipment

Invasive BMPs3. PersonalWeed Hygiene

o Boot brushingo Clothing

4. Boundaries �– exclude

5. Scheduling �– enter infested areaslast

6. Ground disturbance �– avoid,minimize, retain native vegetation

Invasive BMPs7. Forest structure

o Max. retention ofcanopy andunderstory

o Target invasivesduring silviculturalactivity

Invasive BMPs8. Transportation

o Roads and trailsavoid infestedareas

o Limit travelthrough infestedareas

o Limit travel todry or frozenconditions


o Close infestedroads and trails

o Treat infestationson roads andtrails beforemaint.


o Avoid seeddispersal periods

o Performmaint.from noninfested toinfested areas

o Check noninfestedroadsides 1 2years after


o Ensure fill andgravel areinvasive free

Familiarize yourself with impendingthreats

Mass Coop Agr Pest Survey

Leaf 1.5 �– 2.75 in. long, triangleSaucer shaped ocreaFruit clusterRecurved spines

Annual (in NorthAmerica)Full sun �– forest shade

Rut

h D

obse

vage

Water dispersal, birds, rodent, human(equipment)May move downOhio River

SICWMACategory 1(not yet established, highlikelihood in near future)

Apiaceae (carrot, parsley family)Leaves, up to 5 ft. acrossPurple blotched hollow stems, 2 4 in.dia., with coarse white hairs

Flowers June July, 2.5 ft.across8 15 ft. tall

SICWMACategory 1(not yet established, highlikelihood in near future)

Photodermatitis

AchyranthesjaponicaHerbaceousperennial forbfound in forests,forest edges,and disturbedarea

Currently widespread in Indiana adjacent totheOhio River, but is likely to move inlandquickly

Green flowers onlong spikesOpposite, entireleavesWiry stems,easily bent orbroken overOften multistemmed

Seeds whorlaround spikeDroop to lay flatagainst spikeSpike elongatesas seed mature

Seeds veryeasily stick toclothing andfurWater/floodingseem to be themain methodof dispersal

SurveillancePassiveActive

National Fish andWildlife FoundationGrant

Passive surveillance

Primary Network �–�“WeedWatchers�”

>78 in 31 counties

WeedWatchers Network

On lineReporting form 1 800 NO EXOTICS

Paper/faxReporting form

EDRR Project Director

Triage

ExpertVerifiers

Follow up w/ reporter

Track Status and results•Verify•Map

•Control info to landowner

On line Reporting formGo to Sicwma.org, select�“Reporting invasive species�”,then choose on line form link

1 866 NO EXOTICS Paper/faxReporting form

EDRR Project Director:Eric EubankJackson Washington State Forest1278 East State Road 250Brownstown, Indiana 47220Phone: 812 358 2160Fax: 812 358 5837E mail: [email protected]

Reporting

Secondary Network �– �“ExpertVerifiers�”Corroborate initialreport

Collect data andmap

Liaison withlandowners andmanagers

Coordinate response

>43 in 33 counties

ExpertVerifier QualificationsNatural resource/environment professionals/botanistsOthers with strong interestand experience in plant i.d.and southern IndianaecologyMapping skills (GPSequipment and skills helpful)People skillsAvailability, transportation,employer support

ExpertVerifier DistributionMinimum 1 per county

Somemay cover multiplecounties

Somemay have specialassignment to their ownagency�’s or employer�’s landin multiple counties

Verification Protocol1. Initiating verification

response2. Site visit3. Plant specimen collection

guidelines4. Mapping5. Data collection6. Landowner guidance

InitiatingVerification Response

WeedWatcher Network

ProjectDirector

Weed Watcher Network


WeedWatcher Network

ProjectDirector

Weed Watcher Network

TriageScreening


ProjectDirector

TriageScreening

1. Category 3 or Category 2in areas of knowninfestation


ProjectDirector

AcknowledgementInformation

TriageScreening

1. Category 3 or Category 2in areas of knowninfestation


Incident

ProjectDirector

TriageScreening

2. Category 2 in area notpreviously known to occur


ProjectDirector

TriageScreening

3. Category 1


ProjectDirector

Incident!!!

TriageScreening

3. Category 1

InitiatingVerification Response3. Category 1

ExpertVerifiers (EV)for incident area

JoeWeedwhacker

Judy Stumpkoetter

Bob Honeysucker

ProjectDirector

InitiatingVerification ResponseProjectDirector

Incident!!!

InitiatingVerification ResponseProjectDirector

Verify or identifylandowner(s)Select EVContact landowner(s)o Permissiono Arrange site visitNotify EVDetermine need tocollect specimens

Gary and Martha Bramble

InitiatingVerification ResponseExpertVerifier

Gary and Martha Bramble

Contactlandownero Confirm appt.Invite weedwatcher

IncidentVerification SiteVisitExpertVerifier

1. Confirm location2. Meet with and establish

rapport with landowner3. Confirm identification of

reported NNIP


4. Photograph infestation :a. Close up of identifyingparts to confirmidentification


4. Photograph infestation :a. Close up of identifyingparts to confirmidentification

b. Extent of infestationc. Intensity of infestationd. Damage caused


5. Collect plant specimens according to Cooperative AgriculturalPest Survey (CAPS) guidelines.a) Obtain FedEx overnight shipping account number from

CAPS Director, Dr. Larry Bledsoe, Purdue, Dept. Entomology(provided to EV by the PD)

b) 3 layer containment = 2 bags + sturdy box (all seams taped)


6. Scout areasurroundingreported site todetermine extentof infestation orlocate othernearbyinfestations.


7. Map the infestationaccording to mappingprotocols


8. Collect data toconform to the NorthAmerican InvasivePlant ManagementStandard and theCooperativeAgricultural PestSurvey criteria


9. If appropriate,provide guidance tothe landowner oneradication ormanagement of theinfestation , andprevention of futureintroductions.

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

GPSMapping Grade

Built in velocity filter fordynamic dataStatic point accuracy = 1 3 M inclear 95% of time

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

GPSConsumerGrade

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

Old fashion papermap

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

GPSFeature Code Settingso Point < 1/10 acreo Line �– long, linear, < 30 ft.

wide along edgeso Polygon > 1/10 acre or linear

> 30 ft. wide

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

GPSFile Exporto Export Format �– ESRI

(ArcView/ArcMap) compatibleshapefiles

o Projection and distance unitsmay need to be changedbefore export

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

NorthAmericanInvasive PlantMapping Standard

InfestedAreao Area actually occupied

by plant canopyGrossAreao General areao Draw line around all

infestations in an areato include non occupiedarea in betweeninfestations

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

Map InfestedAreaso Point < 1/10 acreo Line �– long, linear, <

30 ft. wide alongedges

o Polygon > 1/10 acreor linear > 30 ft. wide

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

MapGross Area

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

MapAreaScouted

Mapping Protocols

ExpertVerifier

Neighboringproperty

Do not enterprivateproperty!!

Data Collection Protocols

ExpertVerifier

1. Site visit date2. EV name3. EV affiliation and contact information

NorthAmerican Invasive PlantMapping Standards

Cooperative Agricultural PestSurvey

SICWMA needs


ExpertVerifier

4. Coordinates5. County6. Township7. Address8. Water body (for aquatic)9. Landowner name and contact info.

(confidentiality)

Location Information


ExpertVerifier

10. Plant scientific name �– genus, species,authority

11. Plant common name(s)12. Life stages present

Invasive Plant Information


ExpertVerifier

13. Infested area (specify unit)14. Gross area (specify unit)15. Canopy cover as a percent of ground cover16. Crop, native plant community, or human

development affected

Invasive Plant Information


ExpertVerifier

17. All

Within 1 week!

Southern Indiana Cooperative Weed Management AreaExpert Verifier Site Visit Data Form

Date of Site Visit: 12/1/2010

Expert Verifier : Name: Joe Weedwhacker

Affiliation: Weedwhacker Consultants

Contact Information:5200 S Co. Rd. 950 W .

Bloomfield, IN 4 7 424

812-384-xxxx

[email protected]

Property Owner: Name: Gary and Martha Bramble

Contact Information:983 S Co. Rd. 1200 E .


812-384-xxxx

Site Information: County: Greene

Address 983 S Co. Rd. 1200 E .


Legal Description: S1/2, S E1/ 4 , NE1/ 4 , S22, T6N , R 4W

Water Body:

Invasive Plant Infestation Data:

Scientific Name: Persicaria perfol iata (L .) H . Gross

Common name: mile-a-minute vine

Life Stages Present (seedling, fruiting, flowering etc.):annual - cl imbing 40 f t. on forest edge and in openings, carpet ing ground, fruit ing

Infested Area (specify units): 4 acres

Gross Area (specify units): 8 acres

Canopy Cover (% of ground cover) 50

List type of crop, native community, or human development being effected:mixed hardwood forest and forest-road/ f ield edge, approx. 50 y rs. old, maturing sawt imber

ProjectDirector

StrikeTeam

2011Objectives1. Review and update priority species2. CWMA wide mapping andGIS database3. Assist BMP development4. Develop rapid response toolkit

Species i.d. sheetsControl recommendationsPesticide/equipment suppliers and contractorsCost share and assistance information

5. Rapid response strike team

2011Objectives6. Continue recruiting weed watchers and expert

verifiers

How can you help?Sign up today to be aWeedWatcher!Volunteer to become an ExpertVerifierSchedule or suggest meetings/presentationswhere we can recruit moreWeedWatchersStart a local Invasive Species organization in yourcounty or regionMake sure your organization is a SICWMA partner

cwma · geography • third of in • 35 counties • consistent with boundaries of interior low...

Documents