WORK GROUPS
Research
Chairs: Jean Burns
The Research Work Group designed and hosted the 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013 and now the 2016 Ohio Invasive Plant Research Conferences. See 2016 Research Conference details HERE.
The Research Work Group is also interested in achieving a comprehensive list or directory of researchers, their affiliation, and what they primarily have been working on. This can also include industry researchers; a list of sites around Ohio for potential research with descriptions of the problems and/or questions that could be addressed.
In addition, the Research Work Group is in charge of helping the Assessment Team fill information gaps that have been identified during the assessment of specific plant species. 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 OIPC Research Questions page for detailed questions.
Finally, this Work Group facilitates the Student Research Grant Program. For 2015, this program will fund up to $1,000 toward projects that focus on invasive species in Ohio. The program is open to any project concerning Ohio invasive plants; however, applications that address one of the research questions identified by the assessment team, or have clear management implications, are particularly encouraged. See the Student Research Grant Program page for further details.
Education/Control, Communication & Public Outreach
Chair: Mary Klunk, Jennifer Windus
The Education Work Group has edited and advised on the Power Point presentation on the threats of invasive plants in Ohio. In addition, the Workgroup has inventoried available literature on Ohio invasive plants, and compiled a list by region of individuals throughout Ohio who are willing to speak and make presentations on invasive plants.
The focus of the Education Workgroup is currently to update the fact sheets for invasive plants within our state, and plan and execute educational OIPC workshops throughout the state.
Plant List
Chair: Theresa Culley
The Work Group is revising the list of invasive plants for the state of Ohio. Members of this group represent all stakeholders including, but not limited to researchers, land managers, nurserymen, governmental agencies, and the interested public. Read more about the OIPC Assessment Protocol and Assessment Policies & Procedures. The Plant List and Final Assessments are posted as the Assessment Team finalizes each assessment.
Landscape Alternatives
Chair: David Listerman
This Work Group is involved in several different activities. For example, they are working to determine different native zones (physiographic zones) for the state to reduce the potential for genetic degradation, identify species to be used in each zone, and develop guidelines for restoration for differing needs (e.g. post NNIS control vs. complete habitat degradation). They are also working on preliminary "best management practices" information to establish a format for these multi-page manuals. Since fact sheets already exist for NNIS of Ohio, "best management practices" should be more detailed publications that look at different settings/habitats, corresponding control methods, and different control/treatment options to be used for differing densities, treatment times, and habitats. Finally, they are also looking at mapping protocols already available both within the state and in other states. The primary objective will be to determine the detail of mapping that should occur at a state level and the type of database needed to house data.
Chairs: Jean Burns
The Research Work Group designed and hosted the 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013 and now the 2016 Ohio Invasive Plant Research Conferences. See 2016 Research Conference details HERE.
The Research Work Group is also interested in achieving a comprehensive list or directory of researchers, their affiliation, and what they primarily have been working on. This can also include industry researchers; a list of sites around Ohio for potential research with descriptions of the problems and/or questions that could be addressed.
In addition, the Research Work Group is in charge of helping the Assessment Team fill information gaps that have been identified during the assessment of specific plant species. 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 OIPC Research Questions page for detailed questions.
Finally, this Work Group facilitates the Student Research Grant Program. For 2015, this program will fund up to $1,000 toward projects that focus on invasive species in Ohio. The program is open to any project concerning Ohio invasive plants; however, applications that address one of the research questions identified by the assessment team, or have clear management implications, are particularly encouraged. See the Student Research Grant Program page for further details.
Education/Control, Communication & Public Outreach
Chair: Mary Klunk, Jennifer Windus
The Education Work Group has edited and advised on the Power Point presentation on the threats of invasive plants in Ohio. In addition, the Workgroup has inventoried available literature on Ohio invasive plants, and compiled a list by region of individuals throughout Ohio who are willing to speak and make presentations on invasive plants.
The focus of the Education Workgroup is currently to update the fact sheets for invasive plants within our state, and plan and execute educational OIPC workshops throughout the state.
Plant List
Chair: Theresa Culley
The Work Group is revising the list of invasive plants for the state of Ohio. Members of this group represent all stakeholders including, but not limited to researchers, land managers, nurserymen, governmental agencies, and the interested public. Read more about the OIPC Assessment Protocol and Assessment Policies & Procedures. The Plant List and Final Assessments are posted as the Assessment Team finalizes each assessment.
Landscape Alternatives
Chair: David Listerman
This Work Group is involved in several different activities. For example, they are working to determine different native zones (physiographic zones) for the state to reduce the potential for genetic degradation, identify species to be used in each zone, and develop guidelines for restoration for differing needs (e.g. post NNIS control vs. complete habitat degradation). They are also working on preliminary "best management practices" information to establish a format for these multi-page manuals. Since fact sheets already exist for NNIS of Ohio, "best management practices" should be more detailed publications that look at different settings/habitats, corresponding control methods, and different control/treatment options to be used for differing densities, treatment times, and habitats. Finally, they are also looking at mapping protocols already available both within the state and in other states. The primary objective will be to determine the detail of mapping that should occur at a state level and the type of database needed to house data.