Invasive plant species are a threat to natural areas in Indiana. They displace native plants, eliminate food and cover for wildlife, and threaten rare plant and animal species. However, among natural resource professionals there is little consensus on which species constitute the greatest threat to natural areas. Consequently, species that are considered a grave threat by some resource professionals are still recommended by other resource professionals and sold by nurseries. Many agencies and organizations have joined together to form the Invasive Plant Species Assessment Working Group (IPSAWG) to assess which plant species threaten natural areas in Indiana and develop recommendations regarding the use of that specific plant species. The IPSAWG's goal is that all partner agencies and organizations would utilize the species assessment when recommending or selling plants.
IPSAWG Meeting Minutes
- July 12, 2006
- May 10, 2006
- March 8, 2006
- January 11, 2006
- November 15, 2005
- June 15, 2005
- April 20, 2005
- March 8, 2005
- November 30, 2004
- September 23, 2004
- July 28, 2004
- May 12, 2004
- March 2, 2004
- January 6, 2004
- November 29, 2003
- August 21, 2003
- June 17, 2003
- March 13, 2003