Ohio Invasive Plants Council

The Ohio Invasive Plants Council is a coalition of agencies, organizations, and individuals throughout Ohio concerned about the introduction, spread, and control of invasive, non-native plants in Ohio's natural habitats. OIPC promotes public awareness of invasive species issues and encourages land management and research to detect invasive species and prevent new invasions into natural ecosystems. OIPC was formed as a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization in 2005 as a result of efforts in the late 1990's to improve awareness of the threats of invasive plants.

New Announcements:

2007 Research Conference Proceedings Now Available Online

The conference proceedings are now available as a downloadable PDF either here or under the "Resources" link above by selecting "Ohio & OIPC Material". You can download the PDF of all papers and poster abstracts that were presented at the meeting. Remember that the 2004 Research Conference Proceedings are also available at the same site.

Want to Take a More Active Role in OIPC?

If you are enthusiastic and want to participate more in the Ohio Invasive Plants Council, there are four board member openings beginning February, 2009 for three year terms. We are looking to fill the following categories: Academia, Local Government, Interested Public, and the Green Industry. If you are interested or would like to get more information, please contact a current board member. Applications will be accepted soon and election will take place at the 2009 annual meeting.

Creation of New Invasive Plant Educational Exhibit

OIPC has partnered with the OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens to create "Thugs, Mugs, Bullies, and Creeps: Invasive Plants of Ohio." The display, located in Columbus, features potted specimens of a dozen of the most invasive plants in the state. Brochures, handouts, and laminated factsheets about each species are included in the display. Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, is an extensive green reserve on the OSU campus, with annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs, some native and some non-native for the central Ohio climate.

"Thugs, Mugs, Bullies, and Creeps: Invasive Plants of Ohio," will be on display at Chadwick through Autumn 2008.

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Upcoming Meetings:

More coming soon!

Past Meetings:

An OIPC workshop on invasive plants in southeastern OH was held in Marietta on Sept. 10. The agenda is still available here with a printable PDF flyer.

OIPC Mission Statement:
Participating in statewide efforts to address the threats of invasive species to Ohio's ecosystems and economy by providing leadership and promoting stewardship, education, research, and information exchange.