This page contains a wide range of information and resources that we hope meets your needs for invasive species identification, planning, education and management here. This is a work-in-progress as we find new information to share all the time. Please check back frequently for updates. Categories of resources include:
- Internet-based resources
- Educational materials, management and identification guides
- Materials Given to Attendees at the Fall Workshops
- Upcoming educational opportunities
Invasives Quick Reference Guide 2012
Mowing Guidance to Prevent Spreading of Right of Way Invasive Plants in S Wisconsin
Suggested Timing of Control for Select Species in Southeastern Wisconsin
Videos
The Renz lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agronomy Department and UW-Extension is pleased to present a series of videos for the identification of invasive plants. These videos can be found at the new UW-Extension Weed Science website: http://fyi.uwex.edu/weedsci/category/videos/
Currently there are 18 videos available for the following species:
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The UW-Extension Weed Science website also has a number of other resources. There are presentations, factsheets, links, and much more so when you go check out the videos don't forget to click around a bit.
Japanese knotweed and some alternative treatments (YouTube)
Internet Resources
National Invasive Species Information Resource Center http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov
- Invasive plant identification
- Resources databases
- Manager’s Toolkit with control methods, planning, record keeping and more
- Educational resources
- Funding sources
Invasive Plants of the United States - http://www.invasive.org/weedcd/
- Identification, biology, and ecology of invasive plants
- Links to control methods on each species’ page
Midwest Invasive Plant Network - http://mipn.org/
- Grants listing
- Education, prevention, and management resources
Invasive Plant Association of Wisconsin – http://www.ipaw.org
- Plant-specific information
- Links to local organizations and resources
- Reporting forms
- Searchable database of web resources
Agronomy Department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison: http://agronomy.wisc.edu/
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Online tool for invasive plant management: http://mipncontroldatabase.wisc.edu
Educational materials, management and identification guides
Photos of exotic and invasive plants, insects, animals, and more:
- http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Invasives
- http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Invasives/education.html
- http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Invasives/publications.html
- A Field Guide to Terrestrial Invasive Plants of WI
- http://www.hungrypests.com/index.php
- Aquatic Invaders Attack Pack Teaching Materials
- Herbicide Effectiveness on Invasive Plants in Wisconsin (A3893), Mark Renz 2013 http://learningstore.uwex.edu
- Eating Invasive Species http://eattheinvaders.org
- Why Should I Care About Invasive Plants? Download the PDF from MIPN
- Aquatic Plants of The Upper Midwest: More information and purchase online
- MIPN Landscape Alternatives Download the PDF from MIPN
- Photos of exotic and invasive plants, insects, animals, and more: http://www.invasive.org/images.cfm
- Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest: An Illustrated Guide to Their Identification and Control by Elizabeth J. Czarapata: http://www.amazon.com/Invasive-Plants-Upper-Midwest-Identification/dp/0299210545
- Invasive Plants: A Guide to Identification, Impacts, and Control of Common North American Species by Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman: http://www.amazon.com/Invasive-Plants-Identification-Impacts-American/dp/0811733653/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b
- DVD – Dangerous Travelers: Controlling Invasive Plants Along America's Roadways University of Wisconsin-Extension pest management video resources: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/media/catalog/pest.cfm
- Japanese Knotweed Control Methods-2012
- Clean Your Boat: Learn about Invasive Species