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Cal-IPC Working Groups
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Cal-IPC working groups meet at our annual symposium and provide a forum for members to discuss invasive species issues and plan projects. 2004 Working Groups Aquatics: Eurasian watermilfoil, Caulerpa, Spartina, water hyacinth Dunes: pampas/jubata grass, iceplant, Ammophila Forbs: thistles, knapweeds, dalmatian toadflax Grasses: medusahead, barbed goat grass, cheat grass, Harding grass Riparian: Arundo, Lepidium, tamarisk, cape ivy... Trees and Shrubs: broom, Eucalyptus, tree of heaven, Sesbania Risk Assessment: Working group to complete the Cal-IPC Invasive Plant Inventory Mapping: Setting priorities and communicating scope Nurseries: Working with industry on invasive plants available for sale Fire: Prescribed burning as a management tool Critical Habitats: Working on weeds near sensitive species Environmental/Social Issues: Working with members of the public who oppose weed management or eradication programs
2003 Working Groups Nurseries: Working with industry on invasive plants Mapping: Setting priorities and communitcating scope Fire: Prescribed burning as a management tool Riparian invaders: A multi-species approach Volunteers: Engaging the public Risk assessment: Using the new Cal-IPC weed listing criteria Annual grasses: Status of biology and control Perennial pepperweed: What works? Biocontrols: Progress and ongoing needs Aquatic weeds: Policy, prevention, and control Advocacy: Reaching policy makers California Native Plant Society/Cal-IPC collaboration
2002 Working Groups Cortaderia spp. Brochure: Pampasgrass and Jubatagrass threaten California coastal habitats Brochure: Perennial Pepperweed: Foreign invader in California's wildlands Risk AssessmentBrochure: Saltcedar: A non-native invasive plant in the western U.S. Yellow starthistle
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