University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
Tifton, GA
Joined March 2009
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Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Stuck inside for #InternationalDayofForests? No worries - we've got you covered. Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of some of Georgia's 24 million acres of #forests. 💚🌳🌲
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
The powers of early detection! In 2020, a recreational paddler was kayaking through the Welland River, saw European water chestnut, and reported it to EDDMapS. That allowed the ISC to respond quickly and enact a rapid response program. Learn more: bit.ly/48JBfyj
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Winter does NOT🚫 give invasive species a break!❄️
Invasive plant skeletons☠️ & signs of invasive animals like wild boar🐗 can still be found on the landscape! Your observations matter - download the FREE EDDMapS citizen science app and get reporting🤳
#report #EDDMapS @Bugwood
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
We partnered with @Bugwood to provide high-quality plant disease, insect pest, and disorder images for non-commercial use at no cost!
Access the FREE IPM image library with over 1,600 CPN contributor images at ipmimages.org/browse/NodeThu…
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is coming up Feb 26 - Mar 1st. Make a difference by making a post about the importance of NISAW. See pre-written posts here: nisaw.org/wp-content/uploads…
#nisaw #invasivespeciesweek #SupportNature
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Learn about @Bugwood services like EDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) and AgPest Monitor with @JoeOfTheForest on #IPM hour this Wednesday, and how you can get involved!
#mapping #invasivespecies #pest #monitoring
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Upcoming Spotted Lanternfly webinars: SLF 101 Feb 17 for those just starting or not yet dealing with SLF (registration link in comments) and SLF Summit March 1-3. SLF 101 for people who work with SLF professionally, and who will have a multiplier effect on education and outreach.
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Ep 104 is here! We talked with @JoeOfTheForest about @Bugwood, which is a great resource for for information on invasive species, forest health, and other ecosystem issues
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Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Learn about the #Organic #Agriculture #Research and #Extension Initiative (OREI) #grants with Mat Ngouajio at @USDA_NIFA on Nov 3 and past successful #projects. RFA is expected in December.
Register: bit.ly/southernipmhourorei
#IPM #Grants
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
We are hosting a #webinar 🖥️ on Box Tree Moth next week! Learn about identification, history, and #regulatory response at the state and federal level.
Register here: bit.ly/boxtreemothwebinar
#invasivespecies #ipm #boxtreemoth #invasives #pestmanagement
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
ACADEMIC SEMINAR SERIES: TODAY, APRIL 8
REGISTER NOW. nysipm.cornell.edu/resources…
April 8, at 11:30
Joe LaForest, Southern IPM Center, University of Georgia
Digital resources to support implementation and adoption of IPM
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
URGENT: We need your help! Invasive zebra mussels have been found in pet store products in Georgia: ow.ly/6ibQ50DRj2v
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
On Monday (7/27/2020), we requested folks to contact USDA if they received an unsolicited package of seed. Check out today's #WhatWednesday answering the question "WHAT is an invasive species?" with help from friends are UGA Bugwood center. @txextension
bit.ly/2XpF1eL
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Knowing how people benefit from urban #greenspace is critical to planning, but challenging to measure & evaluate. @forestservice scientists & partners compared crowdsourced #data from social media with semi-structured interview protocols. go.usa.gov/xpXsY
ALT Figure 4 in new study shows distribution of recreation cultural ecosystem by data collection methods.
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
VDOF, VCE, & MAC-ISA have partnered to update a favorite outreach tool first developed by the late Dr. Bonnie Appleton. Look for this poster on Trees Virginia website soon (and displayed at upcoming events). @ForestryVA @VCE_news. Molly O’Liddy with VDOF likes it!
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
🚫 When is the best time to monitor for spotted lanternfly (SLF)?
🚫 When should control methods be applied?
🚫 What regions of the U.S. are likely to support SLF populations?
New @forestservice research addresses all 3 questions.
go.usa.gov/xmKG5 #invasivespecies
ALT Adult spotted lanternfly congregate in large numbers. Photo credit: Lawrence Barringer PDA
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
UPCOMING WEBINAR 💻
Tune in at 11:00 AM this Wednesday for an update on American biocontrol efforts for the #InvasiveSpecies emerald ash borer with Juli Gould from @USDA_APHIS.
Learn more & register: ow.ly/dTzh50wAq5x
#FirewoodMonth
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
REMINDER - You don't want to miss the webinar "Stopping Invasive Species with Behavioral Psychology" THIS Wednesday, Aug. 21st at 1pm CT with @NAISMAorg and @BeyondAttitude hubs.ly/H0kkGng0
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
When reporting an invasive species all reports are verified by ISAP staff to ensure the information released on EDDMapS is accurate. So good photos are important. Here are some tips for taking good photos of invasive fish!
#InvasiveSpecies #Fish #Conservation
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health retweeted
Be on the lookout for black swallow-wort, a perennial, herbaceous vine that can form large patches and crowd out native vegetation. ow.ly/YVFq50vfyWV #invasives
