PPT-Lesson Plan – Invasive Species

Summary This lesson will define the term invasive species and explain the ecological consequences when foreign species are introduced into a system Students will be introduced to e xamples of invasive species that are now permanent organisms in our ecosystems The lesson will also address measures to mitigate negative impacts of invasive species and how to prevent additional invasive species from establishing in our ecosystems . A self-teaching and reference tool . 1. Project background, introduction, simple searches and datasheets. Created in support of Invasive Species Compendium outreach activities supported by European Commission Directorate-General for Environment; Thematic Programme for Environment and sustainable management of Natural Resources including Energy . „But the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) has a far wider range.: it now occurs in these latitudes on both sides of the Cordillera across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile, Entre Rios, and Banda oriental. In the latter country alone, very many (probably several hundred) square miles are covered with one mass of these prickly plants, and are impenetrable by man or beast. Over the undulating plains, where these great beds occur, nothing else can live. Before their introduction, however, I apprehend the surface supported as in other parts a rank herbage. I doubt whether any case is on record of an invasion of so grand scale of one plant over the aborigines”. An introduction. What is a . native species?. Native species are those that normally live and thrive in a particular community. They occupy specific habitats and have specific niches in their native environment. They have natural predators that help to keep their populations in check.. By: Elizabeth S. Butler. Pd. 3. What is an Endangered Species?. An Endangered Species is a species of animal that is on the brink of extinction. The . endangered . animal is usually close to extinction because of . The Dirty Dozen. Plus Friends. Paul Dolan. Small Forest are A Big Deal. Invasive Plants. Japanese . Stiltgrass. Microstegium. . vimineum. Invasive Plants. What is an Invasive? . Invasive species:. (FL-PRISM). Hilary R. Mosher, Coordinator, FL-PRISM. Finger Lakes Institute. Hobart and William Smith Colleges. 601 S. Main St.. Geneva, NY 14456. Mosher@hws.edu. 315.7814385. Importance of a Collaborative Approach. Northwest Michigan. Habitat Matters. Nature’s Vast, Unseen World. Double-toothed prominent (. Nerice. . bidentata. ) on an elm leaf. . Carol Groves. Pandorus. sphinx moth . (. Eumorpha. . pandorus. Eco Route. Environmental Consultancy. INTRODUCTION. Th. e. . following . presentation . is aimed at dealing. with the control of alien invasive vegetation on private property in particular. The purpose, therefore, is to assist landowners to better understand the procedures that are required for the control of alien invasive vegetation in line with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act 10 of 2004) (NEMBA) and the Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Regulations and . Exotic . or Non – Native . species-. species that has been introduced to a new area that is not it’s natural habitat. Invasive species. —exotic . that causes . major change . or damage in . the habitat . See it? Report it!. 1) . Phone. Emergency . Aquatic Invasive . Species Hotline. 1-888-WDFW-AIS. WA/OR/ID . Feral Swine . Hotline. 1-888-268-9219. 2) Mobile . app. WA . Invasives. for . iOS. and . Android. KAREN LANCOUR. National Rules Committee Chairman- Life Sciences. Event Rules – 2016. . DISCLAIMER. . This presentation was prepared using draft rules.  There may be some changes in the final copy of the rules.. STATION #1. INVASIVE SPECIES #1. INVASIVE SPECIES #2. STATION. #1. Provide the common name for . INVASIVE SPECIES #1. [1]. Provide the common name for . INVASIVE SPECIES #2. [1]. Identify the sex of the adult shown in the image for . KAREN LANCOUR. National Rules Committee Chairman- Life Sciences. Event Rules – . 2017. . DISCLAIMER. . This presentation was prepared using draft rules.  There may be some changes in the final copy of the rules.. Habitat Matters. Nature’s Vast, Unseen World. Double-toothed prominent (. Nerice. . bidentata. ) on an elm leaf. . Carol Groves. Pandorus. sphinx moth . (. Eumorpha. . pandorus. ) on a Virginia creeper at Kids Creek Park. .