Chuck Bargeron University of Georgia – Bugwood Network (Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health)

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 Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System

 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 History

Data Sharing Partners

Current Data - Statistics  79,998 records  9,991 point records  492 plants

Southeast County Maps

State County Maps

Point Maps – Google Maps

Point Maps – Yahoo Maps

Data Access Features

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  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…

Invasive Plant Atlas of New England

Invasive Plant Atlas of Mid-South

Invasive Atlas Concept  Web-accessible database  Updated by network of professionals and volunteers  Facilitate education and research  Early Detection and Rapid Response

Invasive Plant Atlas of Atlantic Coast

What’s Next  Next Talk – Randy Westbrooks  SE-EPPC using EDDMapS for EDDR  Would like to see MA-EPPC do the same Contact me at or visit us online at