Volunteers hand pulled Spotted Knapweed at the Tater Hill preserve
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Microstegium, an invasive species
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Resources for Identifying Invasive Species
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Knowing how to properly identify invasive species is key to proper management and protection of native plants. Identifying invasive plants early, before they overtake natives or successfully reproduce will make removal easier. Keeping up to date on new invasives as they arise is important as well as differentiating between non-native invasives and their desired native lookalikes.
A Field Guide for the Identification of Invasive Plants in Southern Forests:
Last updated in 2015, this Forest Service field guide provides detailed identification notes on invasive species in the Southern Forests. Note, the species included are not specific the NC, rather all Southern States of the U.S. Invasive Exotic Plants: NC Department of Transportation compiled a book on invasive and noxious plants in NC, organized by severity of threat and includes history, identification and management. Aquatic invasive's are included in this text. NC Invasive Plant Council: This website provides information on all things to do with invasive plants in North Carolina: identification, history, management, and more. |
Microstegium dominates undergrowth at the Picture Creek partner site.
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Resources for Managing Invasive Species
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There are three methods of invasive species management:
Mechanical management is optimal, however in situations where invasives will not be controlled with mechanical management alone, the use of chemicals is implemented.
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PCP Staffa and FoPC Intern hand pull Microstegium at Durham Preserve (Before photo).
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After photo
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Management Guide to Invasive Plants in Southern Forest:
This resource focuses on the specific management options for each invasive found in Southern Forests. Be sure to pair this with another identification guide and note its last revision was made in 2015.
This resource focuses on the specific management options for each invasive found in Southern Forests. Be sure to pair this with another identification guide and note its last revision was made in 2015.
PCP Staff member sprays herbicide on Phalaris at the Bat Fork Bog preserve
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NC Department of Ag, Pesticide License and Certification:
All PCP Staff are licensed to apply herbicide in the field as required by the NC Department of Agriculture. This link provides more information on the license and certification options and requirements for pesticide applicators in the state of North Carolina. |
Document and Report Invasive Species
New sighting of invasive species on PCP preserves should be properly documented with identification and location sighted. Below are helpful resources for documenting sightings of invasive species.
EDDMaps:
EDDMaps provides the ability to record sightings of invasive species and report them to land managers.
EDDMaps provides the ability to record sightings of invasive species and report them to land managers.
Additional Resources
Invasives.org:
NC state listed noxious weeds, with photo identification, location, and management, and more.
Pest Tracker:
A list of invasive species, plants and animals, in the United States with information on identification, origin, negative impacts, states found, and related articles and studies.
NC state listed noxious weeds, with photo identification, location, and management, and more.
Pest Tracker:
A list of invasive species, plants and animals, in the United States with information on identification, origin, negative impacts, states found, and related articles and studies.