Early Detection of Invasive Species in Clatsop County, OR June 19, 2010

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Clatsop County Early Detection Invasive Species Network

Invasive-Watch Training

August 19, 2009

AgendaIntroduction of participants, partners (15 mins)

Intro to IS Management & EDRR (20 mins)

Focus species (25 mins)

Stretch break (15 mins)

Hands-on get to know the invaders (45 mins)

How to report, reporting demonstration (20 mins)

Evaluation, conclude (10 mins)

Lunch (1 hour)

Take a Hike! (1-4:00)

9:00-9:15 Sign-in

9:15-9:30 Introductions Everyone

9:30-9:50Intro to Invasive Spp.

Management & EDRRRobert Emanuel

9:50-10:30 Focus on the Species Robert Emanuel

10:30-10:45 Stretch Break

10:45-11:30 Hands on with the PlantsDave Ambrose, Robert Emanuel,

Carla Cole, Glenn Ahrens

11:30-11:50 Reporting Robert Emanuel

11:50-12:00 Evaluation Everyone

12:00-1:00 Lunch (Pizza & Salads) Courtesy of the NPS!

1:00-4:00 Plant Hike Carla Cole

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 Plants

Exotics(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.

Natives

Co-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

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Key Stages in Plant Invasions

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Local control and management only

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Introduction

Detection: focus resources here

People notice them here

13 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

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Photo Bruce Newhouse

Policeman’s Helmet: Impatiens gladulifera

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Garlic Mustard: Alliaria petiolata

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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

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False Brome: Brachypodium sylvaticum

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© Andrea Thorpe, Institute for Applied Ecology

Yellow Archangel: Lamium galeobdolon

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False Indigo: Amphora fruticosa

False Indigo: Amphora fruticosa

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Lesser Celandine: Ranunculus ficaria

Look-alike: Marsh marigold

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Perennial Pepperweed: Lepidus latifolia

Perennial Pepperweed: Lepidus latifolia

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Take a break!

Get to Know The Plants

Reporting Your Finds

Using

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):

Dave Ambrose

District Technician

Clatsop Soil and Water Conservation District

750 Commercial Street, Room 207, Astoria, OR 97103

T: (503) 325-4571 E: clatsopswcd@iinet.com

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.govUSDA PLANTS Database:

plants.usda.gov/index.htmlWA State Noxious Weed Board:

www.nwcb.wa.gov/index.htmIdaho Weed Awareness:

idahoweedawareness.net/index.htmlCalifornia Invasive Plant Council:

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

www.clr.pdx.edu/

Robert Emanuel (information, identification)

Water Resources & Community Development

OSU Extension Service Clatsop & Tillamook counties

(503) 842-5708 X 2

robert.emanuel@oregonstate.edu

Dave Ambrose (to report something)

District Technician

Clatsop Soil and Water Conservation District

(503) 325-4571clatsopswcd@iinet.com

Carla Cole (National Park invasives only)Natural Resources Project ManagerLewis and Clark National Historical Park(503) 861-4443Carla_Cole@nps.gov

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