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Contributions of Extension to IPM for Invasive Weeds in Florida

Contributions of Extension to IPM for Invasive Weeds in Florida. James P. Cuda Entomology & Nematology. Topics. Role of Extension in I nvasive P lant M anagement ( IPM ) Contributions of State Specialists Contributions of County Faculty New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty

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Contributions of Extension to IPM for Invasive Weeds in Florida

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  1. Contributions ofExtension to IPM for Invasive Weeds in Florida James P. Cuda Entomology & Nematology

  2. Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments

  3. SMP FL 416 • “Management & Ecology of Aquatic, Wetland, & Invasive Exotic Plants” • Increase Public Awareness of IPM Practices • Provide Training and Up-to-Date Educational Materials • Ensure Availability of State-of-the-Art Vegetation Management Technology

  4. IPM Technical Support • Administrative Units • Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants • Center for Natural Resources • Ruskin REC • Natural Resources FTEs • 12 State Specialists in 6 Departments • 43 County Faculty

  5. Components of IPM Biological Prevention Herbicides IPM Cultural Adkins (1997)

  6. Biological Weed Control • Use of Natural Enemies to Control Weeds • Two Approaches: • Non Classical (or Inundative) • Classical (or Importation) • Classical Approach- Most Widely Used Method

  7. Extension and Weed Biocontrol DEP WMDs (County Faculty) State Faculty USDA-ARS

  8. Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments

  9. Training Manualshttp://ifasbooks.ufl.edu/

  10. Traditional & Electronic Publications Classical Biological Control of Weeds with Insects: Melaleuca Weevil1 J. P. Cuda, S.A. Wineriter, G.R. Buckingham, T.D. Center, and K.T. Gioeli2

  11. Short Courses & Workshops

  12. PowerPoint Presentationshttp://presentations.ifas.ufl.edu/

  13. Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments

  14. Short Courses & Workshops

  15. Newsletters

  16. Demonstration Projects

  17. Professional Organizations

  18. Florida Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals FANREP Professional Organizations

  19. Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments

  20. Updating Invasive Plant Maps Melaleuca Distribution (or Is It ?) Wunderlin and Hansen 2000

  21. Monitoring Dispersal of Biocontrol Agents UF/IFAS Information Technologies http://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/

  22. Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments

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