Clatsop County Early Detection Invasive Species Network

Invasive-Watch TrainingAugust 19, 2009

Agenda

Introduction of participants, partners (5 mins) Intro to IS Management & EDRR (15 mins) Focus species (25 mins) Stretch break (5 mins) Hands-on get to know the invaders (30 mins) How to report, reporting demonstration (20 mins) Evaluation, conclude (10 mins)

Invasive Species 101

What are invasive species? How do they get into new environments? Why care? Management & your role in it.

Invasive species means an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

“Invasive”

Definitions: Invasive PlantsExotics

(non-native)Lots of beneficial species: Crops, pasture, forestry & ornamentals.

“Noxious”A regulatory designation.

“Weed”A plant growing where you do not want it.

Spreads outside of cultivation, and causes environmental& economic harm.

NativesCo-evolution with other species, our natural heritage

Biological invaders destroy habitats or out-compete native plants and

animals.

At least 30 new potential biological invaders enter the US every day…

Invasive species costs Americans about $143 billion/year!

Why should we care?

What makes a plant invasive?

Lack normal environmental constraints Fast growth and reproduction Highly adaptable a wide range of conditions Often can transform their environment Often encouraged by disturbance Dominance = less biodiversity

How do we manage invasive plants?

Prevention Quarantine before introduction Monitoring & mapping Chemical treatment (herbicides) Biological controls (biocontrol) Cultural treatment (hand pulling, cutting, etc.)

The Wildfire Model

Area

Infe

sted

Time

Lag Time

Escape

IntroductionInvasion

Cost

Key Stages in Plant Invasions

What does this mean for management? A

rea

Infe

sted

Prevention or Eradication

(Inexpensive)Local control and

management only (Expensive)

Cont

rol C

osts

Time

Introduction

Detection: focus resources here

People notice them here

Eight Invaders

Keys to Identifying the Invaders

Flowers Leaves and stems Habit (vine, herb, grass, rosette, etc.) Developing a “search pattern” Key characteristics (odor, reflectivity, color)

Herb Robert: Geranium robertianum

Rebecca Brown, Eastern Washington University

King County, WA

Shining Geranium: Geranium lucidum Jorg

e Pe

nafie

l

Photo Bruce Newhouse

Policeman’s Helmet: Impatiens gladulifera

Photos: Christine McD

onald

Photo: Christine McDonald

Glenn M

iller, ODA

Garlic Mustard: Alliaria petiolata

Glenn M

iller, ODA

Glenn M

iller, ODA

Elizabeth J. Czarapata

Glenn Miller, ODA

Jan Samanek, State Phytosanitary Adm

inistration

Old Man’s Beard: Clematis vitalba

Leo Michaels

Chris Aldassy, EMSWCD

Chris Aldassy, EMSWCD

Chris Aldassy, EMSWCD

Carla Cole, NPSSpurge Laurel: Daphne laureola

Carla Cole, NPS

Tania Siemens, TNC

Carla Cole, NPS

Common Reed: Phragmites australis

Environment Canada

Dane Osis, OPRD

Dane Osis, OPRD

© 2004 Steven J. Baskauf

False Brome: Brachypodium sylvaticum

© Andrea Thorpe, Instt

ute for Applied Ecology

© Andrea Thorpe, Insttute for Applied Ecology

© Andrea Thorpe, Institute for Applied Ecology

Take a break!

Get to Know Your Plants

Reporting Your FindsUsing

www.oregoninvasiveshotline.org

Taking Notes

Early Detection Report Form

Date:________ Observer:__________________

Location:__________________________________________________________________________

Plant Species:_____________________________

Patch Size: Length________ Width___________ % cover____________# of plants_____________

Type of site (riparian, road, forest, trail, etc):_________________________________________

Notes (landowner, location, physical description, directions, etc.) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Example: “ODOT gravel pit on Hwy 26”

Example: “Old Man’s Beard”

Length: 10’ Width: 5’% cover: 50% of trees# of plants: 2-6

“Forest and road cut”

“Located on ODOT land? Vines growing up spruce trees and into rock”

Step 1: Go to: www.oregoninvasiveshotline.org And click on “report now”

Step 2:Select the County

Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.

A. Drag the pin to the report location

B. Change view to Hybrid

C. Zoom in as far as you can

Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.

A. Drag the pin to the report location

B. Change view to Hybrid

C. Zoom in as far as you can

Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.

A. Drag the pin to the report location

B. Change view to Hybrid

C. Zoom in as far as you can

Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.

A. Drag the pin to the report location

B. Change view to Hybrid

C. Zoom in as far as you can

D. ZOOM MORE!

Step 3: Enter LocationOption 1: The Drag and Zoom Option.

ZOOM MORE!and place the pin at the precise location!

Step 3: Enter LocationOption 2: Enter GPS Coordinates

Step 4: Provide a description of the area (enter the field “Area Description” from your form)

Step 5: Enter the Species

Step 6: Describe what you found(“Patch Size” “Type of site” and “Notes” from your reporting form)

Step 7: Add your images

Step 8: Enter Contact Info.Please Include your phone number

Step 9: Enter authorization and Submit!

Reporting Alternative

We prefer the website, but you can always call, email, or mail it in to (contact info is on your report form)

Clatsop SWCD: 503-325-4571

Or mail to: Tania SiemensInvasive Species Research Assistant

Oregon Sea Grant Extension307 Ballard Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331

541-914-0701tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu

Don’t be a Vector! Clean your clothes Clean your pets Clean your equipment & vehicle Walk around the infestation Bag/trash, burn, no compost If collecting voucher in flower or fruit, seal it

J.K. Linsey

Invasive Spp. Web Resources Oregon Invasive Species Hotline:

oregoninvasiveshotline.org/ National Invasive Species Clearinghouse:

www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov USDA PLANTS Database:

plants.usda.gov/index.html WA State Noxious Weed Board:

www.nwcb.wa.gov/index.htm Idaho Weed Awareness:

idahoweedawareness.net/index.html California Invasive Plant Council:

www.cal-ipc.org Center for Lakes and Reservoirs:

www.clr.pdx.edu/

Questions?Robert M. EmanuelWater Resources & Community DevelopmentClatsop & Tillamook counties2204 Fourth StreetTillamook, OR 97141(503) 842-5708 X 2 robert.emanuel@oregonstate.edu

Dave AmbroseDistrict Technician Clatsop Soil and Water Conservation District750 Commercial Street, Room 207 Astoria, OR 97103(503) 325-4571clatsopswcd@iinet.com