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Introduction to Invasives: Citizen Science Training Workshop

Join the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University for a training workshop on invasive species. Learn about the impact of invasive species on biodiversity, ecosystems, and the economy, and how you can get involved in prevention and control efforts.

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Introduction to Invasives: Citizen Science Training Workshop

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  1. Citizen Science Training Workshop Lesson I: Introduction to Invasives Your Name – Your Title Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory Colorado State University The Training Workshop Title 2007 Annual Meeting Location, CO May 30, 2007

  2. What are invasive species? • Non-native species • an organism that is not indigenous to a given area and has been accidentally or deliberately transported to a new location by human activity • Invasive species • A subset of non-native species that are expanding outside of their native range and are likely to cause harm to the economy, environment, or human health • all non-native species are not invasive • Noxious species • species legally designated as a pest by a county, state, or federal agency

  3. “On a global basis…the two great destroyers of biodiversity are, first habitat destruction and, second, invasion by exotic species” -E.O. Wilson

  4. The Problem • 49% of imperiled species are listed because of invasive species Photo: Emily Kapler, Plants of Concern

  5. Photo: John Ruberson, UGA, Bugwood.org Photo: David J. Moorhead, UGA, Bugwood.org Photo: Craig Czarnecki, MI Sea Grant The Problem • $120 billion spent annually in the US on control and restoration efforts

  6. Terrestrial… Photo: Great Smoky Mountains Nat. Park, USDI NPS Photo: Willey Durden, USDA ARS, Bugwood.org Aquatic… Photo: Linda Hurt Marine… Affecting All Ecosystems

  7. The Invasion Process Globalization increases movement of terrestrial and aquatic organisms Introduction of a non-native species into ecosystems without natural pests or predators New habitat and competitive edge favor rigorous growth and spread Photo: Kerry Britton, USFS Negative effects, displacement, or extinction of native species

  8. Photo: Randy Westbrooks, USGS, Bugwood.org Photo: The Nature Conservancy Photo: Steve Dewey, Utah State University Photo: The Nature Conservancy Photo: Tracy Davern, NIISS Invasive Plants

  9. Photo: NASA Photo: David Cappaert, MI State University, Bugwood.org Photo: Gordon Rodda, USGS, Bugwood.org Invasive Animals

  10. Photo: Susan Ellis Photo: Robert L. Anderson, USFS, Bugwood.org Photo: Joseph O’Brien, USFS, Bugwood.org Invasive Diseases

  11. What We’re Doing • Prevention • Early Detection and Rapid Response • Eradication • Containment • Research

  12. Photo: Dennis J. Souto, USFS Photo: Paul Evangelista, NIISS Photo: Paul Evangelista, NIISS What We’re Doing • Control Methods • Mechanical • Chemical • Biological

  13. What We’re Doing • Restoration Photo: Chris Schnepf, University of Idaho, Bugwood.org Photo: Chris Schnepf, University of Idaho, Bugwood.org

  14. APHIS What We’re Doing • Collaboration Photo: Neil Most, NASA

  15. What You Can Do • Volunteer • Learn about invasives in your area • Learn to identify invasive species and report new sightings • Do not transmit invasive species • Spread the word by educating others Photo: NIISS Photo: Linda Hurt

  16. For more information contact: August 9, 2007 Your Name Contact Information

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