Transcript SE-EPPC’s Invasive Plant Mapping Program

Chuck Bargeron
University of Georgia – Bugwood Network
(Center for Invasive Species and
Ecosystem Health)
Early Detection and
Distribution Mapping System
1. Distribution of Invasive Plants
Across the South
2. Electronic Early Detection System to
Allow for More Rapid Responses
3. Large Scale Cooperative
Management of New Invasive
Species
History
 No complete distribution data for Southeast
 Holes in USDA PLANTS and now USDA Forest Service FIA data
 Some data existed but not compiled in one location
 SE-EPPC could provide support for state
chapters
 Invasive Plant List justification
 State EPPCs could provide EDRR
framework
 Central location for collection and storage
of data
Current Data - Statistics
 79,998 records
 9,991 point records
 492 plants
Southeast County Maps
Southeast County Maps
State County Maps
Point Maps – Google Maps
Point Maps – Yahoo Maps
Data Access Features
Data Downloads
Data Downloads
County – Lists
Electronic Early Detection
System
 Each state has a designated reviewer
 Responsible for verifying all data entered in
that state
 Responsible for notifying the appropriate
people when a EDRR species is reported
 Each state can designate EDRR species
that automatically are flagged
 Email sent to designated persons within the
state when a EDRR species is reported
 State EDRR Committees
Electronic Early Detection
System
 State designated EDRR list vs. SE-wide
list
 State list allows for more specificity
 Species that are common in one state may
be a EDRR species in another
 Example garlic mustard
 Common in TN and KY
 EDRR species in GA and AL
EDDR
Technology
 Google Maps
 Wiki
 Web Services to share Data
 NAWMA standards
 KML
 Digital Cameras
 Inexpensive GPS units
 Smartphones
EDDMapS
 2 years and going strong
 Further compilation of collection data
 Working toward collaboration between
all of the mapping projects underway
 Integration with ArcGIS software to
output shapefiles and more detailed
maps
 Looking for funding opportunities
 Invasive Plant Atlas…