Web Directory

» APHIS Web: Noxious Weeds Program
   APHIS has a major responsibility in preventing the spread of non-indigenous weeds into and through the United States.
   http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/weeds/

» BLM National List of Invasive Weed Species of Concern
   The United States Bureau of Land Management's list of invasive weed species of concern in regions where the agency has responsibilities (western United States).
   http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/botany/invasiweed.html

» Biological Control of Non-Indigenous Plant Species
   Information and research from Cornell University on invasive plants. Information on Purple Loosestrife, Garlic Mustard, and Phragmites australis.
   http://www.invasiveplants.net/

» California Exotic Pest Plant Council
   Dedicated to finding solutions to problems caused by non-native pest plant invasions of the state's natural areas.
   http://www.cal-ipc.org

» Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group
   Information about non-native invasive and potentially invasive vascular plants in Connecticut, USA.
   http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/

» Connecticut Policy on Non-Native Invasive Plant Species
   Information provided by the state Department of Environmental Protection control measures, identification and education.
   http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2702&q=323496&depNav_GID=1641

» Department of Transportation- Invasive Species Policy Guidelines
   The Federal Highway Administrations directives on implementing the executive order on invasive species.
   http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/inv_dot.htm

» Eastern Region Non-Native Invasive Species
   Information about management of exotic plant species in the forests of the northeastern United States.
   http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wildlife/nnis/

» Environmental Weeds at Bream Head
   A study of environmental weeds found on the coastal fringe of Bream Head and in private gardens at Ocean Beach and Urquharts Bay, Northland, New Zealand.
   http://www.igrin.co.nz/trisha/Breamhead.html

» Exotic Plant Information Center
   GLIFWC raises awareness of invasive species and their ecological impacts in the upper Great Lakes region by providing information and resources.
   http://www.glifwc.org/invasives/

» Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds
   Information about management of invasive weeds in the USA.
   http://ficmnew.fws.gov/

» Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council
   Includes information on invasive exotic species, database, proposed research and educational programs, control guides and management plans, mailing list, membership information, and links.
   http://www.fleppc.org/

» Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council
   Information about the adverse effects exotic pest plants have on the diversity plants and animals native to Georgia, USA.
   http://www.gaeppc.org/

» Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants
   Overview of the problem, list of invasive garden plants, and species accounts from the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
   http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/hortweeds/

» Hawaiian Alien Plant Studies, UH Botany
   A forum to promote public awareness and exchange of information regarding problems associated with the spread of alien plant species.
   http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/cw_smith/aliens.htm

» How to Prevent the Spread of Noxious Weeds
   Controlling weeds poses a special dilemma because, once a weed infestation is identified, it is often already so large that containment is difficult and expensive.
   http://www.blm.gov/education/weed/weed.html

» Idaho Weed Summit
   The Spread of Invasive Weeds in Western Wildlands.
   http://www.blm.gov/weeds/BOISUMMI.WPD.html

» Influence of Invasive Species on Coastal Plant Communities
   Abstracts of studies done on the California coast.
   http://www.sonoma.edu/people/cushman/research3.html

» Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry - Invasive Plants in Hawaii
   Information about investigations of the ecology of invasive plant species; impacts of invasive species on forest health, management and restoration.
   http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/ecosystem_processes/tropical/invasive/

» Invasive Alien Plant Species of Virginia
   Invasive species list, fact sheets, and list of native alternatives.
   http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/invspinfo.shtml

» Invasive Pest Prediction and Response
   Implementation proposal for a five-year strategic plan spanning 2009 to 2013 prepared by the College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University.
   http://agsci.psu.edu/strategicplanning/2008-2013/reports/Invasive-Pest-Prediction-and-Response-Strategic-Plan.pdf

» Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
   Maps and images of invasive species in the northeastern U.S.
   http://nbii-nin.ciesin.columbia.edu/ipane/

» Invasive Plant Management
   Comprehensive online textbook.
   http://www.weedcenter.org/textbook/

» Invasive Plants
   Information from the Canadian Botanical Conservation Network. Includes species list, facts about economic costs, and bibliography.
   http://www.rbg.ca/cbcn/en/projects/invasives/invade1.html

» Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin
   Educational non-profit organization concerned with the control of exotic plant species in Wisconsin (USA).
   http://ipaw.org/

» Invasive Plants of Natural Habitats in Canada
   Discusses invasive species, methodology, and relevant legislation in Canada.
   http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/publications/inv/cont_e.cfm

» Invasive Species
   USGS Biological resources that deal with invasive plant species.
   http://biology.usgs.gov/cro/invasive.htm

» Invasive Species Links
   The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.
   http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/links.html

» Invasive Species Mapping Program
   Project at Princeton University to produce high resolution maps of kudzu, cogongrass and privet across the Southeast U.S.
   http://invasive.princeton.edu

» Invasive Weeds
   Photos and descriptions of invasive, noxious, and troublesome plants of North Dakota. Includes articles and weed control guide.
   http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/invasiveweeds/

» Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics Research Group
   Global review of invasions resulting in a comprehensive database, an analysis of common characteristics and recommendations for management and control.
   http://www.bangor.ac.uk/~afs101/iwpt/welcome.shtml

» MetroActive News & Issues: Alien Plants
   The dreaded Arundo, also known as giant reed grass, coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
   http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05.01.97/plants-9718.html

» Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council
   Addresses the problem of invasive exotic plants in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US. Brochure, e-mail group, organizational information, and links.
   http://www.ma-eppc.org/

» Non-Native Invasive Terrestrial Plants in Florida
   Descriptions and images of 12 of the most invasive terrestrial plants in Florida.
   http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/terinv.html

» Norwalk River Watershed Invasive Species
   Common and scientific species names along with detailed information about the particular invasive plant.
   http://www.norwalkriver.org/invsp.htm

» Noxious Weeds
   Information about invasive species in King County, Washington, USA.
   http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/noxious-weeds.aspx

» Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk
   Listings and descriptions of invasive plant species which threaten Pacific island ecosystems, particularly those of Micronesia and American Samoa.
   http://www.hear.org/pier/

» Plant Conservation Alliance - Alien Plant Working Group
   is a web-based project of the PCA that provides information for the general public, land managers, researchers, and others on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien (exotic, non-native) plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems o
   http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/

» Redwood National and State Parks
   Exotic plant management of the over 190 exotic species invading Redwood Parks.
   http://www.nps.gov/archive/redw/exotics.htm

» Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council
   Information about exotic plants invading natural areas in the southeastern states, controlling invasive plants, and landscaping with native plants.
   http://www.se-eppc.org/

» Southwest Exotic Plant Mapping Program
   A collaborative program designed to develop a regional database of exotic plant distributions for the southwest.
   http://www.invasiveweeds.com/mapping/

» The Coalition to Control Kudzu Without Chemicals
   Community organization reports on various new methods for eliminating or controlling kudzu without the use of herbicides or other chemical treatments.
   http://www.kokudzu.com

» The Invasive Plant Council of New York State
   A not-for-profit organization that provides guidance on the management of invasive plants with the goal of protecting biodiversity in New York (USA).
   http://ipcnys.org/

» The Nature Conservancy - Invasive Species
   Worldwide program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species threatening biodiversity on land and water. Includes background material, what TNC does, and what the public can do.
   http://www.nature.org/initiatives/invasivespecies/

» The Weed Risk Assessment Process
   Evaluates the risks associated with the introduction of exotic plants, not currently present in Australia, and considered to pose a threat to agriculture and the environment.
   http://www.daff.gov.au/ba/reviews/weeds/system

» The Worst Invasive Species
   The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.
   http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/worst.html

» Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Invasive Species
   Information about invasive plant and animal species in Wisconsin. Includes many detailed fact sheets.
   http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/invasives/