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Septl Oct 2005 Volume 14 Number 4
EPPC 2005 Research Awards fund four new studies of exotic pest plants
The FLEPPC Board of Directors voted to approve a total of $7,490 in funding for four new research projects at its August 2005 meeting. Each of these projects addresses a critical management need for scientific information about a Category I or Category II exotic pest species listed by the FLEPPC. Funding is provided through grants or scholarships to students enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning, who conduct their research with guidance from a faculty advisor.
terebinthifolius on biodiversity. Herbicide resistance of the Old-World Climbing
Fern, Lygodium microphyl/um, will be the focus of a study by Jeff Hutchinson, a weed scientist completing his doctorate at UF with Dr. Ken Langeland. In controlled, growth-chamber experiments, he will expose several generations of L. microphy/lum to the herbicide metsulfuron methyl to determine the frequency of resistance. He will also assess whether combining metsulfuron methyl with glyphosate can
limit the development of re-sistance.
Two of the projects will provide information that can help to improve the effectiveness of strategies for managing the invasive Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) in Florida. Veronica Manrique, a graduate student with Prof. James Cuda in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida, will be evaluating the effectiveness of the defoliating sawfly larvae (Heteroperreyia hubrichi) against three genotypes of Brazilian pepper found in Florida. Neonate larvae will be caged on treatment plants, and several larval and plant parameters, such as larval survival,
FL.EPPC - funded research will examine the
The tropical sedge, Scieria lacustris, has invaded seasonal marshes throughout central and southern Florida. Colette Jacono, a U.S. Geological Survey botanist, is doing her doctoral work with Dr. Alison Fox on factors that govern its distribution She suspects that the annual fluctuations in hydrology and hydroperiod characteristic
effectiveness of the defoliating sawfly in controlling the invasive Brazilian pepper.
leaf area consumed and plant biomass, will be measured. Results from this study will help to select the most suitable sites for sawfly releases.
Melinda Donnelly, a graduate student with Dr. Linda Walters at the University of Central Florida, will be studying S. terebinthifolius in Mosquito Lagoon. The study will include greenhouse experiments to evaluate the chemical inhibition of mangrove growth by S. terebinthifolius, field experiments to measure the dispersal potential and germination success of S. terebinthifolius in mangrove estuaries, and field sampling to assess the effect of S.
of Florida ' s seasonal marshes influence the functional role of the S. lacustris seed bank and the mechanisms of seedling regeneration. She will analyze the seed bank and characterize seedling recruitment patterns in a semi-natural wetland in Indian River County. Data will also be gathered from field burial and greenhouse germination trials designed to identify the hydrologic conditions that both promote and restrict S. lacustris regeneration and distribution in the field. The data will be used to construct a simple model to predict S. lacustris seed bank and population dynamics under various hydrologic regimes.
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Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council OFFICERS,
Jim Burney, Chair [email protected] '
Mike BOdie, Pasl-Chair [email protected]
Dianna Owen, Secretary [email protected]
Kristina Serbesoff-King, Treasurer [email protected]
Karen Brown, Editor, Wildland Weeds [email protected]
Alison Fox, Chair Elect [email protected]
DIRECTORS
Roger Clark [email protected]
Scott Ditmarsen [email protected]
Jim Duquesnel [email protected]. II.us .
Drew Leslie [email protected]
Jon Lane [email protected]. mil
Tony Pemas [email protected]
Paul Pratt [email protected]
Cressida Silvers [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
By-Laws Dennis Giardina [email protected]
CAST Representative Dennis Giardina Ken Langaland (alternale)
&/i/orilll . Karen Brown
Education Leesa Souto
FNGAIFLEPPC UasOIU Doria Gordon [email protected] JB Miler [email protected]
Legis/a/ive Maffhew King [email protected]
Local A"angements Mike Bodle
Membe",hlp Kaly Roberts [email protected]
Merchandise TonyPemas
Nominatiom' Mike Bodle
Oulretlt"h Tom Fieigna [email protected]
Plant LIst Kathy Burks kburks@lnaLorg
Program Chair Daniel Clark [email protected]
Research John Volin [email protected]
Training Jim Duquesnel
Vendors Scott DHmarsen
)Yebmaster TonyPemas
TASK FORCE CHAIRS
AustraliIJn Pine Rob Egan [email protected]
Brazilian Pepper JimCuda . [email protected]
Carrotwood Chris Lockhart Chris.lockhert@ habitatspecialists.com
Dioscoretl Bill Overholt [email protected]
Grasses Greg McDonald gemac.mail.Jlas.ufl.edu
Lygodium Jeff Hutchinson [email protected] ~.
Skunkvine Brjan Nelson 8rian.NelsonOswfwmd.state.fl.us
Chinese TaUow Drew Leslie
Melaleuca FrancoisLaroche [email protected]
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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting August 9, 2005 Riverwoods Field Laboratory, Lorida, Florida
The meeting was called to order at 10: lOam by Jim Burney, Chair.
The following Officers and Directors, constituting a quorum of the Board of Directors, were present: Jim Burney, Mike Bodle, Karen Brown, Scott Ditmarsen, Jim Duquesnel, Jon Lane, Drew Leslie, Dianne Owen, Paul Pratt, Kris Serbesoff-King, Cressida Silvers. Also in attendance were Louisa Kerwin, Matthew King, Judy Ludlow, Cheryl McConnick (proxy for Tony Pemas), Jackie Smith.
Minutes of the previous Board of Directors meeting of May 9, 2005 were distributed to the board members. Upon motion made by Karen Brown and seconded by Cressida Silvers, the previous minutes were unanimously approved.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Correspondence Jim Burney reported that correspondence re
ceived through the FLEPPC website, usually 2-3 per month, is forwarded to the relevant committee chair for appropriate action. During July he sent Letters of Recognition to Chris Connor and Tommy Cook ofthe Florida Department of Transportation concerning removal of Iris pseudacorus from retention ponds.
Treasurer's Report - Kris Serbesoff-King The full Treasurer's report is attached to the
minutes (Attch I). The report showed that the 2005 Symposium had a net loss of approximately $600. This was mainly due to the higher costs associated with the Key West location as compared to previous symposia. Attendance at the 2005 Symposium, at nearly 200 participants, was high, especially considering the travel distance required for many attendees. There was discussion of the role of the symposium as major source of revenue for the FLEPPC. Some board members expressed the view that although the principal purpose of the symposium is not to make money, anticipated profit should be a factor in choosing the venues for future symposia.
The Treasurer's report also showed that expenses significantly exceeded income for FY05, and several board members expressed concerns that spending should be closely monitored and kept in line
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with income limitations. To aid the board in preparing the FY06 budget, the Treasurer was asked to prepare a report for the next meeting, showing the trends in FLEPPC income and expenditures over the past several years.
Upon motion made by Drew Leslie and seconded by Paul Pratt, the Treasurer's Report was accepted by unanimous vote.
Editor's Report - Karen Brown The full Editor' s Report is attached to the min
utes (Attch 2). A total of 2, 166 copies of the summer issue of Wildland Weeds were distributed. This issue included the 2005 FLEPPC Plant List as a centerfold, and 10,000 additional copies of the list were printed at a cost of$1624 from the budget of the Plant List Committee. Financial support for the magazine is increasing, with a new ad from R&K Pump & Supply in the summer issue, and new/expanded ads from BioSorb and BASF coming in the fall. A net profit of$1250 was made on the summer issue. Indexes to the most recent Wildland Weeds, as well as pdf files of the 2000-2003 issues, are now on the SE-EPPC website.
Other publications this quarter included a reprinting of 5000 full-color copies of Herbicides for Homeowners. Ken Langeland plans to publish this as a UF Extension publication in the future .
Karen contacted SE-EPPC to ask for submissions, and as a result there will be a few articles and announcements from SE-EPPC in the fall issue. She is also offering them a page in the winter issue for a SEEPPC board profile with photos and brief biographies. Jim Duquesnel asked about including information from state/national EPPCs in Wildland Weeds; Karen keeps up-to-date on these organizations through their listserves and includes important news in Wildland Weeds.
Upon motion made by Scott Ditmarsen and seconded by Kris Serbesoff-King, the Editor's Report was accepted by unanimous vote.
Secretary's Report - Dianne Owen The Secretary reported that an initial draft of
the minutes of each meeting will be submitted for review by email to the members of the BOD, the committee chairs and the task force chairs, shortly after each board meeting. The minutes will be revised, to include corrections or comments received, before being printed in tile quarterly newsletter. The revised minutes will then be submitted to the BOD for approval at the next meeting. The secretary will also prepare a proposed agenda that includes items to be addressed as
Old Business at the next meeting, and submit it to the chair when the revised minutes are printed.
Upon motion made by Karen Brown and seconded by Jim Duquesnel, the Secretary's Report was accepted by unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
By-Laws - Dennis Giardina The amended Articles ofIncorporation and
By-Laws were distributed by email and are attached to the minutes (Attch 3). There was general agreement that the By-Laws should be posted on the FLEPPC web site. The amended Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws will be voted on by the general membership at the 2006 Annual Meeting.
Education - Leesa Souto Jim Burney will contact Leesa concerning the
status of Education grants. Kris Serbesoff-King suggested that a co-chair who would report to the BOD at meetings could be appointed to assist the Education Committee chair. Karen Brown said that she has received articles from recipients of education grants that will appear in Wildland Weeds.
Legislative - Matt King As previously approved by the FLEPPC
board, a letter (Attch 4) was sent urging Congress to include invasive species language in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible & Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005 that will allow the Department of Transportation to control invasive vegetation on their rights-of-way. Congress passed the bill, with the invasive species language, in July 2005.
The National Invasive Species Council Act of 2005 (S507 & HRI593), which would establish the National Invasive Species Council within the executive branch and require the Council to develop a National Invasive Species Management Plan, has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
The Public Land Protection and Conservation Act of2005 (SI541) encourages partnerships among federal, state, and local agencies, nongovernmental entities, and Indian tribes to protect, enhance, restore, and manage public land and adjacent land through the control of invasive species. This Act would provide grants to appropriate public or private entities and Indian tribes to carry out control projects
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for the management or eradication of invasive species on public land or adjacent land, in partnership with a federal agency. This bill has been referred to committee in the Senate. The National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species has sent a letter of support to the bill's sponsor, Senator Akaka, and the FLEPPC should also consider supporting this bill.
The National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of2005 (S770 & HR1591) amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish aquatic invasive species prevention requirements for all vessels operating in U.S. waters. The Envirorunental Coalition on Invasive Species has sent a letter in support of this bill to members of the Senate, and the FLEPPC should also consider supporting this bill.
The Hawaii Invasive Species Prevention Act (HR3468) recognizes the unique ecosystems of the Hawaiian Islands and requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to expand federal efforts to prevent the introduction in Hawaii of non-native plants, animals, and plant and animal diseases. There was discussion of whether a similar bill would be feasible for Florida, which faces a similar level of threat from invasive species as Hawaii.
There were questions from the board concerning whether the restrictions on lobbying associated with its non-profit status would restrict the ability of the FLEPPC to support legislation. Matt responded that the FLEPPC's limited involvement in legislative issues is within the IRS non-profit guidelines, since the .main role of the FLEPPC is to support public education and research. He distributed a handout on non-profit lobbying prepared by the Alliance for Justice (Attch 5). This issue will be addressed in greater depth at the next meeting.
The full legislative report is attached to the minutes (Attch 6).
2006 Symposium: Local Arrangements, Date, Format - Mike Bodle
There was general agreement that, in view of potential conflicts with other events and high inseason rates, the best time for the 2006 Symposium would be during June, perhaps in conjunction with the Florida Native Plant Society. (Note: the symposium date has subsequently been set for April 24-26,2006.) Several possible locations were mentioned before finally settling on Gainesville. Mike
Bodle will email specific options to the BOD, and a decision will be made by email before the next meeting.
There was also discussion of whether the symposium should be extended to two full days from one and a half days to allow enough time for presentations. Jim Duquesnel emphasized that presentations (or a group of presentations on the same subject) must be at least 25 minutes (or a multiple thereof) to qualifY for CEU credit. He estimated that the core CEU credits offered at the symposium require 1.75 days, not including field trips. He also recommended appointing a field trips coordinator for the symposium.
MembershiplPublicity - Katy Roberts/Jackie Smith Jackie Smith reported that the current member
ship stands at 320, with 5 lifetime members. Jackie will send email notices for memberships due to expire and prominent notices of membership status will appear next to the mailing address on newsletters. Membership forms will be included in the newsletter, but members will also be directed to the FLEPPC web site and encouraged to renew online. Karen Brown will speak with Chuck Bargeron, who is currently updating the FLEPPC web site, about the feasibility of having members fill out a survey form before entering the secure payment site, in order to get more information about member interests and demographics. There was some discussion of whether the membership fee should be increased; the current $20 fee is low compared to similar organizations, but even a substantial increase in fees would have little effect on total income. The Secretary will provide a demographic analysis of the member database for the next meeting to aid the BOD in formulating strategies for increasing revenues from membership.
Merchandise - Tony Pernas Cheryl McConnick reported for Tony Pernas
that the inventory backlog was completely cleared out at the 2005 Symposium, for a net profit of $800.
Nominations - Mike Bodle/Ken Langeland The four outgoing board members in 2006 are
Roger Clark, Jim Duquesnel, Drew Leslie and Cress ida Silvers. Alison Higgins (TNC) and Judy Ludlow (FLDEP) were put forward as possible BOD nominees. The position of Program Chair for the 2006 Symposium must also be filled. Cheryl McCormick agreed to fill the position if the symposium takes place in Gainesville.
Plant Industry Liaison - Doria GordonlKris SerbesoffKing
The USDA-APHIS has produced a report (Attch 7) which indicates that the voluntary "Do Not Sell" list
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is not working. This list was created in 200 I by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) in cooperation with the FLEPPC. The report found that nearly 60% of the listed species are still readily available and many of the dealers selling these plants are FNGLA members. In response to this report, Ben Bolusky, Executive Vice President of FNGLA, indicated their concern about these results and their willingness to continue working with the FLEPPC to remedy the situation.
Lowe's has corrunitted to removing the 41 species on the list from its stores. The FNGLA has developed a list of proposed alternatives to the plants on the "Do Not Sell" list and these plants have been given to the FLEPPC Plant List Committee for review. The Florida Native Plant Society is also working to develop a li st of native alternatives that are appropriate for different regions. There was discussion of whether it would be worthwhile to develop a risk assessment for the plants on the list.
The Plant Industry Liaison Corrunittee will be meeting with industry representatives in September. Another active member is needed to help with the work of this corrunittee.
Plant List - Kathy'Burks The EPPC database has about 5,400 records
with all Category I and II species on the 2005 list represented. The updated searchable database is current as of May and another update will be sent to Webmaster Tony in late November. The updated Cat. I and Cat. II notes are attached to the minutes (Attch 8). These notes will be used at some point for a journal article on the history of the plant list. Any EPPC member interested in a copy of the notes can contact Kathy Burks. The form for the FLEPPC's request that Scaevola taccada be classified as a Noxious Weed was also submitted for BOD approval before a final version is sent to FDACS-DPI (Attch 9). Volunteers to draft a similar form for Co/ubrina, Abrus, or Urochloa mutica would be welcome.
Research - John Volin The Research Corrunittee recommended that
funding be approved for 4 of the 8 research proposals received in 2005, for a total of $7490 in FY05 (Attch 10). This funding level requires board approval of an additional $2490 above the FY 05 Research Corrunittee budget of $5000. Recipients of research grants will be required to make a presentation about their research at the FLEPPC symposium and submit a writ-
ten report on the results of their work to the Research Corrunittee. The Research Corrunittee will maintain an archive of research reports.
Upon motion made by Karen Brown and seconded by Cressida Silvers, the $2490 increase in funding for the Research Committee for 2005 was accepted by unanimous vote .
Training - Jim Duquesnel Jim Duquesnel reported that funding is needed
for training supplies. This will be discussed at the next meeting when the 2006 budget is addressed. There are currently two displays available for training. If more displays are needed this will be paid from the Education and Outreach budget.
Vendors - Scott Ditmarsen Scott Ditmarsen reported that 13 of the 65
vendors who were contacted attended the 2005 Symposium, contributing a total of$4,775 . Revenues from the silent auction were low, and could be improved by promoting more awareness of the auction before/during the symposium. Other recommendations for increasing revenues from vendors include raffles with specific sponsor-identified prizes, more opportunities for sponsored symposium activities and increasing vendor registration fees from $250 to $300. A follow-up survey is being sent to vendors to get suggestions and feedback that can help to improve vendor participation. A demographic analysis of the database of symposium attendees and vendors will be prepared by the Secretary for the next meeting to assist in targeting potential vendors and developing strategies for increasing vendor revenues. Scott also mentioned that Todd Olson, who has worked actively on the Vendor Corrunittee for several years, would be willing to take over as chair of the corrunittee for the 2006 Symposium; the BOD will consider this change at the next meeting. The Vendor Corrunittee report is attached to the minutes (Attch II).
Upon motion made by Cress ida Silvers and seconded by Jim Duquesnel, the committee reports were approved unanimously.
TASK FORCES
Brazilian Pepper - Jim Cuda
The draft management plan for Brazilian Pepper was reviewed by the task force and will be pub-
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Ii shed soon by the South Florida Water Management District. The request to release the sawfly Heteroperreyia hubrichi in Florida was unanimously approved by the state of Florida ' s Arthropod and Arthropod Pathogen Committee in April. The federal release permit from APHl S PPQ is still pending.
Australian Pine - Rob Egan
Anyone who is interested can get copies of the new Australian Pine flyer by contacting Rob Egan.
Chinese Tallow - Cheryl McCormick / Drew Leslie Cheryl McCormick will take over as chair of
this task force from Drew Leslie. The management plan for Chinese Tallow is currently being drafted; more case studies will need to be included. Sources of funding for publication of the final plan will be discussed at the next meeting when the 2006 budget is addressed.
Dioscorea - Mike Bodle / Bill Overholt Bill Overholt will be taking over as chair of
this task force from Mike Bodle.
Lygodium - Amy Ferriter Jeff Hutchinson will be taking over as chair of
this task force from 'Amy Ferriter. The Lygodium' management plan is being prepared for distribution. Since it is a large dooument it may be distributed as a CD with a printed Executive Summary.
OLD BUSINESS
SE-EPPCINA WMAINational EPPC Mike Bodle reported that the Southeast EPPC
will be asked to send a letter to the North American Weed Management Association (NA WMA) expressing an interest in working together. The National EPPC, which is staffed entirely by volunteers, has not always been well represented at the national level in recent years, but as it becomes better organized it will be able to collaborate more effectively with the NA WMA and other national organizations.
Jim Burney reported that the SE-EPPC board will address the issue ofhiring a paid director at its upcoming conference-call meeting. The SE-EPPC strategic plan, to be published in the next issue of Wildland Weeds , was read by Karen Brown. The role of the SE-EPPC was discussed and a consensus was reached that hiring a paid SE-EEPC Director could not be justified at the present time. A motion was made by Drew Leslie to reject hiring a paid Director
for the SE-EPPC until such time as a detailed job description, budget and funding sources were identified. The motion was seconded by Karen Brown and carried by unanimous vote.
Standard Operating Procedures Mike Bodle reported that the most recently
updated version of the Standard Operating Procedures will be sent to BOD members by email (Attch 12). He stressed the importance of the SOPs for ensuring continuity in the work done by the board, committees and task forces.
City/County permit exemptions for removal of Category I exotics
Matt King proposed that the FLEPPC send a letter to the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties suggesting that pennits not be required and/or that fees be waived for removal of invasive exotic plants identified on the FLEPPC Category I list. There was discussion of the potential problems of specifically referring to the FLEPPC list in local ordinances versus using the FDACS list or including Category I species on a case-by-case basis as appropriate for specific locales. Matt will draft a letter to be reviewed by the board at the next meeting.
Land Management Review Teams Drew Leslie distributed the schedule for the
Land Management Review Teams that determine whether conservation, preservation, and recreation land owned by the state is being managed properly. He reported that the DEP has detennined that the FLEPPC would not qualifY for membership on the Review Teams as a "Florida Conservation Organization" because so many government agencies are represented on the FLEPPC board. However, FLEPPC board members would be welcome to participate in site reviews as visitors.
NEW BUSINESS
Special Grants Budget Items It was brought to the board's attention by
Karen Brown that not all projects worthy of consideration for FLEPPC funding fall into existing budget categories. An example of such a project is the interactive map-based web site, maintained by the Institute for Regional Conservation, which identifies invasive plants and suitable alternatives within different regions in Florida. To date this site only includes southern Florida, and additional funding is needed to expand to other parts of the state. Other such projects
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include the Air Potato Roundup, which comprised a significant education / outreach component when it was first funded from the Education Committee budget, but is now an established program. Karen suggested that it would be appropriate to create a Special Grants budget item and establish criteria for such grants. This issue will be discussed at the next meeting when the 2006 budget is addressed.
Start-up funding for InterMountain EPPC A motion was made by Mike Bodle for the
FLEPPC to provide start-up funding , of up to $200 in reimbursable receipts, for an InterMountain chapter of the EPPC. Former BOD member Amy Ferriter, who recently moved to Idaho, is spearheading this effort. The motion was seconded by Jim Burney and approved unanimously.
NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the FLEPPC Board ofDi
rectors will be on November 15, 2005, at the site of the 2006 Symposium, which will be determined prior to the meeting by an email discussion to be faci litated by Mike Bodle.
Upon motion made by Drew Leslie and seconded Kris Serbesoff-King, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous decision at I :30 pm.
Attachments referenced in the minutes can be obtained by contacting the board member, committee chair or task force
chair who presented that agenda item.
NEXT FLEPPC BOARD MEETING: NOVEMBER 15, 10:00 AM
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1 st Annual FLEPPC Photo Contest!
FLEPPC will hold the first annual FLEPPC Photo Contest with awards to be presented at the 2006 Annual Symposium in Gainesville. You must be a current FLEPPC member to participate, but you need not be present at the symposium to win. More than one photograph may be submitted, but no more than three from anyone photographer.
Categories include: - natural area landscape infestation - close-up of a Category I or 2 exotic pest plant - before/after control (two photos) - weed workers working - humor - artistic.
Winners will be chosen at the symposium by members of the FLEPPC Photo Contest Committee and winning photographs will be published in Wildland Weeds magazine and on the FLEPPC website. Photos may be digital or film , but a print must be submitted for the contest entry. Prints should be 5" x 7" or 8" x 10". TIi; "photo committee asks that photos not be digitally enhanced or altered, except for the humor and artistic categories in which digital alterations are optional.
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