Classical Biological Control of Weeds – About Misconceptions and Untapped Opportunities Presented by: Urs Schaffner, PhD, Head Ecosystems Management, CABI Modern classical biological control (or importation biological control) of invasive non-native weeds aims to mitigate their negative impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being. It implies the deliberate release of specialist natural enemies from the […]
What the “Lacey Act” is, the difference between the injurious and trafficking provisions, how the service focuses on adding high-risk species to the federal injurious list before they become established, and how effective that has been in preventing the establishment of those injurious animals.
Message frames are often used to communicate about invasive species due to the additional meaning they provide. They appear in calls to action like “join the battle against invasive species,” “unwelcome exotics,” or “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers.” However, little is known about how stakeholders respond to these message frames. This research tested five common message emphasis frames used in invasive species communication. These message frames were placed in social media advertisements about zebra mussels to determine the impact each message frame had on user online behavior.
Register Here → | Download Agenda US Geological Survey researchers will present their research on modeling and decision science that informs management of invasive species. The session will include examples of models developed to inform life history of invasive species and how those models are used to inform the structured decision making process for developing […]
Register here → The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) supports the inclusion of the impacts and influence of invasive species in climate change legislation, policy, management, and research. The reverse is also important; the impacts and influence of climate change must be incorporated into invasive species management and policy. This webinar will provide […]
Protect the Uninfested West from Zebra or Quagga Mussels and Other AIS Register here → Zebra and Quagga mussels are among the most destructive and expensive invasive species in North America. Large landscapes and water basins across the western US are still free of these costly invasive species. Western agencies and organizations have invested considerable […]
Register here → | Download the agenda The Connecticut River is a critical water resource in the northeastern US with unique habitats and wildlife impacted by an aggressive invasion of a novel biotype of the submersed exotic aquatic plant, Hydrilla verticillata. Hydrilla is on the Federal Noxious Weed List and is considered the worst aquatic […]
Click here to register → | Download the Agenda Abstract: The green crab is a highly adaptable invasive species that preys on juvenile clams before they reach harvestable age, outcompetes native crab species such as Dungeness crab, and wreaks havoc on marine and estuary ecosystems near shore. This invader is native to Europe and northern […]
Register here → The federal deregulation of emerald ash borer in January 2021 was widely expected to lead to many changes in the regulatory environment around firewood in the USA. This webinar will highlight the release of a new report written by staff of The Nature Conservancy’s Don’t Move Firewood campaign, covering what regulations and […]
Dr. Johnson's area of expertise is natural history and conservation of amphibians and reptiles, and he has worked extensively with imperiled species.
Above: Summit presentations cover EDDMapS’ smartphone apps, website, tools, and projects. Subscribe to NAISMA communications to learn more about our year-round offerings of professional development in invasive species management. View the recordings from 2021 for basics on EDDMapS. Hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management AssociationOrganized by University of Georgia - Center for Invasive […]
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