Why OIPC Exists
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.
Registration is Now Open for the OPIC Annual Meeting September 30, 2022
The OIPC will have its annual meeting on Sept. 30, 2022 at Highbanks Metro Park in Columbus, OH.
To register, please visit the EventBrite site. Cost is $20 for students and $30 for general admission.
The agenda is now available HERE.
The OIPC will have its annual meeting on Sept. 30, 2022 at Highbanks Metro Park in Columbus, OH.
To register, please visit the EventBrite site. Cost is $20 for students and $30 for general admission.
The agenda is now available HERE.
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FALL INVASIVE PLANT FOCUS: Japanese Hops |
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Japanese hop or hops (Humulus japonicus) is a rapidly growing vine in the Hemp family that is often found along rivers floodplains, and lakeshores. It's rapid growth of up to 35 ft in a growing season means that it can quickly overtop other vegetation. If you have this on your property, it would be good to remove it as soon as possible. Read more about this species HERE.
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Summer 2022 Newsletter has Arrived!
Download the newsletter HERE. In this issue: - President's Corner - Regulation of the 'Bradford' and Other Callery Pears in Ohio - Alternatives to the Callery Pear Cultivars - Volunteers are an Important Part of Habitat Management Programs - Japanese Hops: An Invasive Vine All OIPC Newsletters are archived HERE. |
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OIPC Has a New Informational Display
If your group has a conference or gathering and is interested in having OIPC attend with our informational display, please let us know (see "Contact Us").
If your group has a conference or gathering and is interested in having OIPC attend with our informational display, please let us know (see "Contact Us").
Oak Openings CWMA Factsheets on Management Now Available
You can read about the nice work that the Oak Openings Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) is doing in northwestern Ohio here. The group has also developed 24 excellent factsheets on best management practices here. Targeted species include Callery pear, Japanese stiltgrass, Narrowleaf cattail, and Japanese knotweed as a few examples. See their list to learn about how to remove and manage other invasive species!
You can read about the nice work that the Oak Openings Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) is doing in northwestern Ohio here. The group has also developed 24 excellent factsheets on best management practices here. Targeted species include Callery pear, Japanese stiltgrass, Narrowleaf cattail, and Japanese knotweed as a few examples. See their list to learn about how to remove and manage other invasive species!
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:
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COPRISM - Central Ohio Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management
COPRISM is regional partnership working to protect Central Ohio’s natural resources, public health, safety, and economy through a coordinated approach to prevent, combat, and improve awareness of invasive species. Their focus is on all types of invasive species, including terrestrial and aquatic plants and animals, pests and pathogens. |
Would you like to Join the OIPC Discussion Group?
Our OIPC Yahoo listerv group has now been moved over to Google Groups. If you are not yet a member and wish to hear and join in discussions of invasive plants, you are welcome to join for free! Just follow the directions under the "Resources" tab, or click HERE.
Our OIPC Yahoo listerv group has now been moved over to Google Groups. If you are not yet a member and wish to hear and join in discussions of invasive plants, you are welcome to join for free! Just follow the directions under the "Resources" tab, or click HERE.
38 Invasive Plants Regulated by the ODA in Ohio
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There are now 38 plant species regulated as invasive in the state of Ohio. These species were announced in January of 2018, and included two species with phase-out periods: Lythrum virgatum (European wand loosestrife; banned in 2019) and Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana, to be banned in Jan 2023).
An additional 8 species have now been proposed to be added by the Ohio Department of Agriculture through the Ohio legislative rule-making process: Procelainberry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) Common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) White mulberry (Morus alba) Princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Mile-a-minute (Persicaria perfoliata) Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinaceae) Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) |
Ways You or Your Organization Can Help
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Research Needs Identified by Assessment Team
OIPC is collaborating in an effort to assess invasive plants in Ohio. During that process the Assessment Team has encountered a number of important information gaps. Filling these gaps will lead to a better understanding of the invasive potential of particular species. We encourage researchers to help us address these issues. See the Help Answer Research Questions page for detailed questions.