Note: At the web sifu's fancy, time-sensitive features may be removed from Weed-World if and when they expire.

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Black Carp Listing (posted 02 July 2003)
The black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) is being considered for inclusion on the listing of injurious fish, mollusks, and crustaceans under the Lacey Act. Inclusion would prohibit importation and interstate trade of this species unless permits were first obtained (exceptions exist for scientific study and a few other situations). Those who can provide comments on the impact of this species are encouraged to contact the US Fish & Wildlife Service by 4 August, 2003, at BlackCarp(at)fws.gov
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Australian rapid assessment/response survey (posted 06 December 2002)
The attached survey from Australia is to assess current rapid response strategies. While the survey may be specific to weeds, some organizations may need to include mixed strategies involving other invasive organisms as well. The survey may be a good benchmark for all of us in this field to realistically assess our ability for action. The final product might contribute toward improving all of our programs.
Assessment survey

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New policy change in Hawaii to deal with invasive fire ant (posted 20 June 2002)
The Nature Conservancy (Hawai'i) helped catalyze work between the USGS, US Department of Agriculture, Hawai'i Department of Agriculture, and others to develop a comprehensive, 5-point plan to prevent the arrival and establishment of non-native ants (and especially the red imported fire ant) in Hawai'i. This plan has been adopted by the USDA.
The Hawai'i Ant Plan: MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, html

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Prohibited plants in Illinois (posted 1 June 2002)
The Department of Natural Resources in Illinois recently released a press release reminding owners that plants such as Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) are prohibited in Illinois. Furthermore, they note this prohibition includes all varieties of these plants. Finally, they even recommend avoiding related plants, such as Lythrum virgatum, which can cross pollinate with Lythrum salicaria! Excellent news!
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St. Louis Declaration on Invasive Plant Species (posted 10 May 2002)
Botanists, nursery professionals, farmers and gardeners have banded together and agreed upon voluntary codes of conduct to decrease the spread of invasive species. A group of representatives met at the Missouri Botanical Garden and created the "St. Louis Declaration on Invasive Plant Species," and also a a set of guidelines called the "Draft Voluntary Codes of Conduct."
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Cooperative Weed Management Areas (posted 4 June 2001)
As summarized on the WIST listserve in a posting by Alan Holt, BLM's Idaho and Oregon/Washington offices and The Nature Conservancy have been cost-sharing a project to accelerate weed management in the Northwest through Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs) and county weed programs. A Conservation Impact consultant (Will Murray) was contracted to assist the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board, and Cooperative Weed Management Areas in the Tri-State (Hell's Canyon), Tri-County (eastern Oregon), and Warner Basin (eastern Oregon) areas in assessing their progress and needs through a "group interview" process.

You may download a copy of the report, "Cooperative Weed Management Areas in the Northwest: Taking Stock and Moving Forward" using the link below
Download for MS Word

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Nurseries help control exotics! (posted 18 May 1999)
The Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association (FNGA) is urging nursery growers to phase out production of 11 commercially grown plants thought to be invasive...
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Clinton signs executive order on weeds! (posted 3 February 1999)
President Clinton signed an executive order on invasive species. It seems that this document may have some meaningful language in it, and is not just arm-waving. We have a copy of the order for you to read and decide for yourself.
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Spotted knapweed health threat? (posted 01 October 1997)
A soil scientist in Idaho developed tumors in his hand, and felt it was related to a day he spent pulling knapweed. He printed his story on the internet, and it flew around the world at high speed. We got to the bottom of this controversy...
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