[MAIPC] [EXTERNAL] Creating a new Invasive Species Task Force at the county level

[Wasler, Brenda R]

Hi Carla,

You might want to look into cooperative weed management areas as a way to bring together not only county, but other land management agencies, to address invasive species.  https://www.invasive.org/cismas/

For example, NPS is a member of the Southern Laurel Highlands Plant and Pest Management Partnership, which includes federal, state, county, and local organizations working together and sharing resources.

Brenda Wasler
Natural Resource Manager
National Park Service, Western Pennsylvania Parks (WEPA)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield
1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437

(724) 329-5818 (office)
(724) 434-3049
Brenda_wasler at nps.gov

Western Pennsylvania Parks (WEPA):
- Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (ALPO)
- Flight 93 National Memorial (FLNI)
- Fort Necessity National Battlefield (FONE)
- Friendship Hill National Historic Site (FRHI)
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial (JOFL)




On Oct 23, 2020, at 5:18 PM, Carla Porter <carlaevporter at yahoo.com> wrote:





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Hello,

I recently heard back from someone who works for my county's government.  She is showing initial interest in locating and controlling Ailanthus altissima trees within our county in an effort to limit the future presence of Spotted Lanternfly, oh and to kill an invasive plant as well!

My current question is, does anyone know of a good resource that highlights the "how to" create a new invasive species task force?  Instead of reinventing the wheel from square one I prefer to reference one or more publications that will help serve as a guideline with respect to efforts including planning, outreach, creating partnerships, etc.

From a long-term perspective, if the outcome of the county-level Spotted Lanternfly Task Force proves successful, then hopefully the county would be receptive to formally adopt an Invasive Species Task Force within the government agency, therefore there are multiple incentives to ensure this specific effort proves successful.

Thanks,
Carla Porter
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