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Invasive
Species
Guest Speaker: Mr. Mike Miller
Brief Introduction
– Bachelors in Environmental
Science/Resource Management
– Employment
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Aquatic Invasive Technician
•
Restoration Biologist
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Conservation Planner/Specialist
Invasive Species vs. Non-native Species
Invasive Species
– As per Executive Order 13112 an
"invasive species" is defined as
a species that is: 1) non-native (or
alien) to the ecosystem under
consideration and. 2) whose
introduction causes or is likely to
cause economic or environmental
harm or harm to human health.
Non-native Species
– Non-native species do not cause
environmental or economic harm. An
important, not-to-be-missed
distinction between non-native
species and invasive species is
that non-native species do not
disrupt the natural functions and
processes of our native ecosystems.
Invasion Curve
Plants We May See Outside
– Autumn Olive
– Honey Suckle (multiple species)
– Multiflora Rose
– Dead nettle
– Callery Pear
Possibly Many More!!!
Expectations for Campus
Exploration
– The campus is an extension of our classroom. This means that the same rules
still apply!
– Be respectful of our guest, your teachers, your peers, and yourself.
– Do not run or yell or scream.
– Leaves of three, let them be! Do not touch plants unless you are instructed to.
– We are going OUTSIDE. This means that there will be pollen, insects, dirt, and
other things related to the outdoors. You will be OK.
– Check yourself for ticks before coming inside.
Conservation and Treatment
– Department of Forestry (DOF)
– Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)
– Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
– Local Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD’s)
Treatment is specific & timing is important!!!!