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

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

BLM National List of Invasive Weed Species of Concern - http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/botany/invasiweed.html
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).

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

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

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

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

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

Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network - http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/ecotools/protocols/terrestrial/exotics/intro.html#toc
Discusses the need for monitoring, role of naturalists, use of research collections, research methods, and species identification. Article is by Erich Haber.

Environmental Weeds at Bream Head - http://www.igrin.co.nz/trisha/Breamhead.html
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Landowners Can Prevent Invasive Plant Species - http://aginfo.psu.edu/News/september99/species.html
Tips offered for the average homeowner, gardener.

How to Prevent the Spread of Noxious Weeds - http://www.blm.gov/education/weed/weed.html
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plant Conservation Alliance - Alien Plant Working Group - http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/
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 of the United States.

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

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

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

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

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

The Weed Risk Assessment Process - http://www.daff.gov.au/ba/reviews/weeds/system
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.

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

TNC Wildland Weeds Management & Research - http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/
The Nature Conservancy's U.S. program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species threatening wild land biodiversity and invading TNC preserves. Site has weed alerts and resources on weed control.

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

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