Spatiotemporal Analysis of Three Common Wetland Invasive Plant Species Using Herbarium Specimens and Geographic Information Systems

Castanea ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan J. Miller ◽  
Andrew D. Carroll ◽  
Thomas P. Wilson ◽  
Joey Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
Spatiotemporal Analysis ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Invasive Plant Species

scholarly journals Green Pioneers: Raising awareness of invasive plants for all ages

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Bogaerts ◽  
Sofie De Smedt ◽  
Sofie Meeus ◽  
Quentin Groom
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Alien Species ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Invasive Plant Species ◽  
Botanic Garden

When researchers and managers are asked to rank the issues that prevent adequate control of invasive species, lack of public awareness is at the top of the list (Dehnen‐Schmutz et al. 2018). It is therefore imperative to raise the general public's awareness of the potential risks of introducing alien species into the wild. Green Pioneers, a citizen science project funded by the Flemish Government, (Fig. 1) aims to address this issue in Belgium, across age groups. The project aims to Create awareness on invasive species, highlighting how invasions can be avoided and how to mitigate their impact. Improve communication between citizens and scientists on conservation and invasive plant species. Augment the quality and quantity of data on invasive species. Create awareness on invasive species, highlighting how invasions can be avoided and how to mitigate their impact. Improve communication between citizens and scientists on conservation and invasive plant species. Augment the quality and quantity of data on invasive species. The project is developing three kinds of activity, specifically to attract a broad demographic: - 'Young Pioneers', by developing tools for teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathemathics for school children from 12-15 years old. - 'Online Pioneers', through our online citizen science platform DoeDat.be, by helping with the transcription of label information on herbarium specimens, - and 'Visiteers', by inviting companies and working age people to help us in the collection and to inform them about invasive species. Finally, we will be organizing a BioBlitz in spring 2020 at Meise Botanic Garden where we will celebrate plants and all our Green Pioneers, while also spreading the message of invasive plant awareness. During our 48 hour BioBlitz, scientists, volunteers and citizens are workig together to survey the biodiversity of our Botanic Garden. Ultimately, Green Pioneers aim to encourage recording of alien species by amateur botanists and create a generation of responsible gardeners who understand the consequences of releasing invasive alien plants into the wild.

scholarly journals Exploraciones botánicas a poblaciones de Consolea (Cactaceae) en Cuba: estado de conservación y principales amenazas

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-228
Author(s):  
Duniel Barrios ◽  
Edgardo Díaz ◽  
Lucas C. Majure
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Invasive Plant Species ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
New Localities ◽  
Exotic Invasive

Four species of Consolea have been reported from the Cuban archipelago, each of which has been considered under threat of extinction. During the last three years various expeditions were carried out to try to update existing information about the conservation status of populations of the different species and their primary threats. Likewise, we revised and identified herbarium specimens from HAC, HAJB, HMC, MNHN, and NY to put together distribution maps for each species on Cuba. All native species of Consolea on Cuba are under threat of extinction/ extirpation. Consolea moniliformis is the species with the largest populations on Cuba, while C. macracantha displays the widest range of any other species on the island. Two new localities of C. macracantha were found during this study, but likewise, showed the only signs to date of attack by the invasive moth, Cactoblastic cactorum. Among the principle threats detected for species of Consolea on Cuba are exotic, invasive plant species, livestock grazing and development. We provide a key to the species on Cuba. 

scholarly journals Herbarium specimens show patterns of fruiting phenology in native and invasive plant species across New England

2018 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda S. Gallinat ◽  
Luca Russo ◽  
Eli K. Melaas ◽  
Charles G. Willis ◽  
Richard B. Primack
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Invasive Plant Species ◽  
Fruiting Phenology
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