PPT-The Challenge of Protecting Natural Resources from Invasive

Jim Reeves Deputy Chief Forest Service Research and Development 22nd USDA Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species Annapolis MDJanuary 11 2011 2 to sustain the health diversity and productivity of the nations forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. It was commonly planted for wildlife food and cover until its invasive traits became apparent It pro duces abundant fruits that are widely distributed by birds and mammals Like many nonnative shrubs it leafs out early and retains its leaves late in People use natural resources as raw materials to manufacture or create a range of modern conven iences Water and food provide humans with sustenance and energy for example and fossil fuels generate heat as well as energy for trans portation and indu „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”. Resources Management. 1–. 1. The Challenges of Human Resources Management. Chapter Objectives. After studying this chapter, you should be able to. Explain how human resources managers can help their firms gain a sustainable competitive advantage through the strategic utilization of people.. British . Columbia: . Introduction. An Online Course for BC Parks Staff, . Volunteers and Contractors. Welcome! . Course . Goal: . provide an introduction to invasive species in BC, explore their impacts, highlight key species for BC Parks regions, and learn how to report invasive species. . NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE Invasive Species Technical Note No. MT-9 February 2007 of field bindweed [ L.] by Jim Jacobs, NRCS Invasive Species Specialist, Bozeman, Montana Figure 1. February 12, . 2013. Alachua County Board of County Commissioners. Natural Resources . Protection Policies. Comprehensive Plan establishes . polices . for the permanent protection of natural resources.. Imagine, for a moment…. Imagine, for a moment, that every hardwood deciduous tree in the community has died.. There are no trees lining the streets. The environmental center has had to be completely clear cut. Essential Question and Objective . The student will be able to classify things used in a production process as capital resources, human resources, or natural resources.. EQ: What is the difference between capital, human, and natural resources? . What is a resource?. A resource is a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function . effectively. So what then is a natural resource?. State of Alaska. Invasive Species. Brianne Blackburn. (907) 745-8785. Brianne.Blackburn@alaska.gov. State of Alaska. Invasive Species. What are invasive species. What is in place for DNR to manage invasive species. raw materials for making products that we use everyday from our toothbrush and lunch box to our clothes, cars, televisions, computers and refrigerators. Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Renewab raw materials for making products that we use everyday from our toothbrush and lunch box to our clothes, cars, televisions, computers and refrigerators. Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Renewab raw materials for making products that we use everyday from our toothbrush and lunch box to our clothes cars televisions computers and refrigeratorsRenewable and Nonrenewable Resources Renewable resou