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View All AssessmentsHow and why are species assessed?
The UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas uses literature-based assessment tools to evaluate the invasion risk of non-native species that occur in the state, new species proposed for introduction, and novel agricultural and horticultural selections, hybrids, and cultivars. Our overarching goal is to reduce non-native plant invasions in Florida and throughout the Southeast US for protection of natural and agricultural areas.
Species Experts — we need your help.
We are seeking expert input from land managers and scientists to improve our evaluation of invasion risk for non-native species that already occur around the state. Your input is what allows the UF/IFAS Assessment to provide reliable, informed recommendations for the use of non-native plant species in the state of Florida.
Please take a few moments to review the list of species that still need input and contribute your expertise where applicable.
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@IFASassessment- New research from the EDF & UF/IFAS Assessment: Predicted versus actual invasiveness of climbing vines in Florida link.springer.com/article/10.100… May 9, 2017
- Whoopsie!! Ebay traders of invasive species say they were unaware of legal restrictions gu.com/p/4jjty/stw June 2, 2016
- Weed Risk Assessments Are an Effective Component of Invasion Risk Management wssajournals.org/doi/abs/10.161… April 7, 2016
- Risk Assessments for Invasive Plants: A Midwestern U.S. Comparison wssajournals.org/doi/abs/10.161… April 7, 2016
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