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1 NRES 441 / 641 Ecology and Management Of Invasive Plants

2 Instructors Bob Nowak (nowak@cabnr.unr.edu)nowak@cabnr.unr.edu Office: FA 125 Phone: 784-1732 Office hours: Tues & Thurs 1-2 PM or by appointment Lora Perkins (lperkins@cabnr.unr.edu)lperkins@cabnr.unr.edu Office: FA 127 Phone: 784-6294 Office hours: Wednesdays 1-3 PM or by appointment

3 Class website: http://www.ag.unr.edu/nowak/Invasives08.htm

4 Course objectives Define invasive species Document distribution of invasive plants Hypotheses on why plants become invasive Ecological, economic, and social impacts of invasive plants Management strategies to control invasive plants

5 Course outline 1.What are they? 2.How are they located? 3.What makes a plant invasive? 4.Invasive plant programs Exam #1 5.Impacts 6.Management Exam #2 7.Case studies Final Exam

6 Case study assignment Extra credit for NRES 441: presentation only REQUIRED for NRES 641: written paper and presentation Case study of invasive plant to include: Name and description Geographic range and habitats Characteristics that make it invasive Impacts Management strategies Details on handout

7 Reference materials See course syllabus for literature, books, and web sites

8 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555

9 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 NRS 555.005 Definitions 3. “Noxious weed” means any species of plant which is, or is likely to be, detrimental or destructive and difficult to control or eradicate.

10 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 NRS 555.005 Definitions NRS 555.010 Director [NV Dept. Ag.] authorized 1.Investigate the prevalence of 2.Take the necessary action to control

11 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 NRS 555.005 Definitions NRS 555.010 Director [NV Dept. Ag.] authorization NRS 555.031 Weed control analyst: Creation 2. The person appointed must be scientist with master’s degree NRS 555.033 Weed control analyst : Duties 1. Research biological methods of controlling noxious weeds 2. Document the effectiveness of methods 3. Develop strategies for managing

12 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 NRS 555.005 Definitions NRS 555.010 Director [NV Dept. Ag.] authorization NRS 555.031 & 555.033 Weed control analyst NRS 555.130 Designation of noxious weeds The state quarantine officer may declare by regulation the weeds of the state that are noxious weeds, but a weed must not be designated as noxious which is already introduced and established in the State to such an extent as to make its control or eradication impracticable in the judgment of the State Quarantine Officer.

13 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 NRS 555.005 Definitions NRS 555.010 Director [NV Dept. Ag.] authorization NRS 555.031 & 555.033 Weed control analyst NRS 555.130 Designation of noxious weeds NRS 555.140 General powers and duties of state quarantine officer 1. … enforce the provisions of NRS 555.130 to 555.220 NRS 555.150 Eradication NRS 555.160 Investigate & Notice NRS 555.170 Neglect; action by county NRS 555.180 Billing; hearing NRS 555.190 City to reimburse county NRS 555.200 Feds to reimburse State NRS 555.202 – 555.217 Weed Control Districts

14 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 NRS 555.005 Definitions NRS 555.010 Director [NV Dept. Ag.] authorization NRS 555.031 & 555.033 Weed control analyst NRS 555.130 Designation of noxious weeds NRS 555.140 General powers and duties of state quarantine officer NRS 555.150 Eradication NRS 555.160 Investigate & Notice NRS 555.170 Neglect; action by county NRS 555.180 Billing; hearing NRS 555.190 City to reimburse county NRS 555.200 Feds to reimburse State NRS 555.202 – 555.217 Weed Control Districts Chapter 555 also has sections on nurseries, pesticides, and rodent control districts

15 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 Nevada State Regulations: Nevada Administrative Code – Chapter 555

16 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 Nevada State Regulations: Nevada Administrative Code – Chapter 555 NAC 555.010 Designation of noxious weeds See handout

17 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Nevada State Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 555 Nevada State Regulations: Nevada Administrative Code – Chapter 555 NAC 555.010 Designation of noxious weeds NAC 555.035 – 555.095 Weed control districts 8 districts: Paradise Valley, Ruby Valley, Diamond Valley, Douglas County, Goose Creek, Lovelock Valley, Walker River, Lamoille For some districts, lists plants subject to control (may or may not be on State list) Provides powers, regulations, and procedures

18 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000

19 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Sec 402: Findings 1.Detection, control, … is necessary for the protection of the agriculture, environment, and economy of the United States 2.Biological control is often desirable

20 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Sec 402: Findings Sec. 403: Definitions 10. Noxious weed means any plant or plant product that can directly or indirectly injure or cause damage to crops (including nursery stock or plant products), livestock, poultry, or other interests of agriculture, irrigation, navigation, the natural resources of the United States, the public health, or the environment.

21 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Sec 402: Findings Sec. 403: Definitions 10. Noxious weed means any plant or plant product that can directly or indirectly injure or cause damage to crops (including nursery stock or plant products), livestock, poultry, or other interests of agriculture, irrigation, navigation, the natural resources of the United States, the public health, or the environment. NRS 555.005 Definitions “Noxious weed” means any species of plant which is, or is likely to be, detrimental or destructive and difficult to control or eradicate.

22 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Sec 402: Findings Sec. 403: Definitions Subtitle A – Plant Protection (Sec 411 – 418) oUS Department of Agriculture given authority oSecretary of USDA declares list of noxious weeds oMakes it illegal to import, export, or move noxious weeds oRegulations that control movement & interstate commerce must be based on “sound science” & risk assessment oProvides for control of grasshoppers & Mormon crickets APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - deals with inspections, import and export regulation

23 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Sec 402: Findings Sec. 403: Definitions Subtitle A – Plant Protection (Sec 411 – 418) Subtitle B – Inspection and Enforcement (Sec 421 – 426) oSpecifies authority for inspection, surveillance, quarantine, seizure, treatment, and destruction of noxious weeds oSpecifies penalties for violations, enforcement by US Attorney General, and jurisdiction of US District Courts

24 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Sec 402: Findings Sec. 403: Definitions Subtitle A – Plant Protection (Sec 411 – 418) Subtitle B – Inspection and Enforcement (Sec 421 – 426) Subtitle C – Miscellaneous Provisions oAllows cooperation between USDA & other agencies (federal, state, county, city, foreign governments; NGO’s, private) oRepeals superseded laws

25 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Sec 402: Findings Sec. 403: Definitions Subtitle A – Plant Protection (Sec 411 – 418) Subtitle B – Inspection and Enforcement (Sec 421 – 426) Subtitle C – Miscellaneous Provisions Subtitle D – Authorization of Appropriations

26 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Executive Order 13112: February 3, 1999 – Invasive Species “… to prevent the introduction of invasive species and provide for their control and to minimize the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause …”

27 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Executive Order 13112: February 3, 1999 – Invasive Species Section 1. Definitions (a)“Alien species” means, with respect to a particular ecosystem, any species … that is not native to that ecosystem (e) “introduction” intentional or unintentional escape, release…of a species…as a result of human activity (f) “Invasive species” means an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to do harm to public health (g) “Native species” means, with respect to a particular ecosystem, any species that, other than the result of an introduction, historically occurred or currently occurs in that ecosystem. (i) “Stakeholders” means, but is not limited to, State, tribal, and local government agencies, academic institutions, the scientific community, nongovernmental entities … trade groups, commercial interests, and private landowners

28 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Executive Order 13112: February 3, 1999 – Invasive Species Section 1. Definitions Section 2. Federal Agency Duties oIf a Federal agency’s action may affect an invasive species, then the agency must identify those actions oPrevent introduction, detect, control, monitor, research, and promote public education (subject to availability of appropriations) oNot authorize actions that would promote invasive species oCooperate with stakeholders

29 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Executive Order 13112: February 3, 1999 – Invasive Species Section 1. Definitions Section 2. Federal Agency Duties Section 3. Invasive Species Council Section 4. Duties of the Invasive Species Council Section 5. Invasive Species Management Plan oCouncil includes Secretaries/Administrators of State, Treasury, Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Transportation, & EPA oOversees implementation & cooperation oDevelop guidance to prevent and control invasive species oFacilitate networking and coordination oDevelop recommendations for international cooperation oPrepare & issue national Invasive Species Management Plan

30 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Executive Order 13112: February 3, 1999 – Invasive Species Section 1. Definitions Section 2. Federal Agency Duties Section 3. Invasive Species Council Section 4. Duties of the Invasive Species Council Section 5. Invasive Species Management Plan Section 6. Judicial Review and Administration (a) This order is intended only to improve the internal management of the executive branch and is not intended to create any right, benefit, or trust responsibility, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any other person

31 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations Federal Laws: Plant Protection Act of 2000 Executive Order 13112: February 3, 1999 – Invasive Species National Management Plan: Final version, January 18, 2001 (A)Leadership and Coordination (B)Prevention (C)Early Detection and Rapid Response (D)Control and Management (E)Restoration (F)International Cooperation (G)Research (H)Information Management (I)Education and Public Awareness Location: http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/docs/council/mpfinal.pdfhttp://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/docs/council/mpfinal.pdf

32 References for State and Federal Laws & Regulations; follow links from: State of Nevada, Nevada Revised Statutes (see Chapter 555): http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/ http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/ State of Nevada, Nevada Administrative Code (see NAC-555): http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/ http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/ “Gateway” to state and federal government programs): http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ Federal Noxious Weed List: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/weeds/down loads/weedlist2006.pdf http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/weeds/down loads/weedlist2006.pdf 1)Invasive plants – What are they? a) State and Federal laws and regulations

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