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.
WORKSHOP ON INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL
The Ohio Invasive Plants Council (OIPC), in cooperation with the ODNR Divisions of Natural Areas
& Preserves and Forestry, and Crane Hollow
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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Aliens on Your Land! Strategies for
Controlling Invasive Plants Daytime Workshop September 8, 2016, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stratford Ecological Center 3083 Liberty Road Delaware, Ohio Cost: $10 Registration is now open HERE. This workshop includes lunch, drinks, and handouts and presentations about invasive plants, control projects on state nature preserves and forests, and methods for controlling invasives on your land will be provided. A short field trip will be conducted in the afternoon to see invasive plants at Stratford Woods. Details HERE. |
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OIPC July 2016 Newsletter
The July OIPC Newsletter is hot off the press!
You can find it HERE in our newsletter archive.
You can find it HERE in our newsletter archive.
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2016 Research Conference
Click HERE for a PDF of the Conference Proceedings
Keith Manbeck, OIPC President, Jennifer Windus, and OIPC Vice President, David Gorchov
The Ohio Invasive Plants Council hosted another successful Research Conference on Thursday, February 11th, 2016 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio. This conference focused on preventing, understanding , and combating plant invasions. More than 250 people registered for the conference and there were 14 generous sponsors supporting the conference. OIPC also received a grant from The Columbus Foundation - the Dr. Thelma I. Schoonover Fund, which helped cover conference expenses. The program included seven (7) speakers, a poster session, and a short Annual Meeting at lunchtime to review OIPC's 2015 accomplishments. The keynote speaker was Sarah Reichard from the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, speaking on how industry, academics, and government can work together on this important issue. Box lunches and refreshments were provided by Panera Bread. Click HERE for the conference program and HERE for the Annual Meeting agenda. Two of the highlights of the Annual Meeting were to announce the 5 recipients of the OIPC 2016 small research grants program, see below and the 2015 Award of Recognition. This award went to Keith Manbeck, a former OIPC Board member representing the nursery industry, for his outstanding contributions to improving coordination between OIPC and ONLA (Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association), particularly for the OIPC invasive plant assessment protocol. Click HERE for more on Keith's contributions.
Research Conference Photos
Invasive Plants 2016 Student Research Grant Awardees
This years grant program is sponsored by the Ohio Invasive Plant Council, the Ohio Natural Areas & Preserves Association (ONAPA) and the Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society (CWPS).
Elizabeth J Roberson is from Wright State University.
Her project: Distribution and impacts of Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) on native plants and arthropod communities in Ohio
Kylie Martinod is from Miami University.
Her project: Importance of an invasive shrub, Amur honeysuckle, in the diet of white-tailed deer: nutritional quality and browse rates
Jennifer E. Murphy is from Case Western Reserve University.
Her project: Understanding the above and below-ground mechanisms governing woody shrub invasions: the role of plant soil feedbacks, seasonal growth, and physiological processes
Eric B. Borth is from The University of Dayton.
His project: Lethal and sub-lethal effects of the invasive shrub Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) on an aquatic organism, a field-to-lab experimental approach.
Colin G. Cope is from Case Western Reserve University.
His project: Does the interaction of activated carbon and the invasive species affect arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization and nutrient content of P. peltatum?
Her project: Distribution and impacts of Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) on native plants and arthropod communities in Ohio
Kylie Martinod is from Miami University.
Her project: Importance of an invasive shrub, Amur honeysuckle, in the diet of white-tailed deer: nutritional quality and browse rates
Jennifer E. Murphy is from Case Western Reserve University.
Her project: Understanding the above and below-ground mechanisms governing woody shrub invasions: the role of plant soil feedbacks, seasonal growth, and physiological processes
Eric B. Borth is from The University of Dayton.
His project: Lethal and sub-lethal effects of the invasive shrub Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) on an aquatic organism, a field-to-lab experimental approach.
Colin G. Cope is from Case Western Reserve University.
His project: Does the interaction of activated carbon and the invasive species affect arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization and nutrient content of P. peltatum?
Kudzu Distribution Mapping and Awareness
Resources from OSU, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, GLEDN,
and Ohio Woodland Stewards Program
OIPC seeks your help in distribution mapping and in promoting public awareness of one of the newest invasives in Ohio: Kudzu! We encourage all Ohioans, including students, teachers, land managers, birdwatchers, backpackers, gardeners, wildflower enthusiasts, etc. to download the EDDMapS Smart Phone App and document any kudzu found growing in Ohio. For the latest news and information concerning kudzu in Ohio, see the News article "Plant That Ate the South Is Here:Poster Tells Public to Watch Out for Kudzu" or request the new kudzu awareness poster from the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program at ohiowoods@osu.edu.
and Ohio Woodland Stewards Program
OIPC seeks your help in distribution mapping and in promoting public awareness of one of the newest invasives in Ohio: Kudzu! We encourage all Ohioans, including students, teachers, land managers, birdwatchers, backpackers, gardeners, wildflower enthusiasts, etc. to download the EDDMapS Smart Phone App and document any kudzu found growing in Ohio. For the latest news and information concerning kudzu in Ohio, see the News article "Plant That Ate the South Is Here:Poster Tells Public to Watch Out for Kudzu" or request the new kudzu awareness poster from the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program at ohiowoods@osu.edu.
Ways You or Your Organization Can Help
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Kroger Community Rewards
OIPC participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program. If you have not yet enrolled, OIPC would be grateful for your support. You can find enrollment instructions HERE.
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OIPC T-shirt Design Winner!The OIPC Board is pleased to announce that the design by Kristina Gauer, a graphic designer in Akron, Ohio, has been selected for the T-shirt that celebrates our 10th Anniversary. Attractive T-shirts with this terrific design will be available for purchase for $15 at future OIPC workshops and meetings.
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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.