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If you have been a current member of the IVMA you are aware that the web site has been going through continual change, if you are a new member or just visiting please take a look around and see if the IVMA can be of service to you. The IVMA and its membership are continuing to grow and it is quickly becoming a reliable source for information on vegetation management in BC.
Front Page of National Post "The Pesticide Report Nobody Read"
This is an interesting observation on the publishing of the PMRA review of 2,4-D.
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Energy Alchemy: Teen Turns Scotch Broom to Biofuel:
A little tangential from the invasive front, but an interesting piece that relates to some previous ones on invasives as non-traditional fuel sources
Tillamook Teen Hayden Bush arrived in Houston last month feeling pretty darned good about his odds for doing well in the International Sustainable World Science Fair. Then he got a look at the
competition: more than 800 students from 51 countries and 38 states, most from elite math and science academies, backed by government and university sponsors. And there was Bush, 16, a third-generation farmer, with a simple journal on his efforts to convert Scotch broom, a noxious weed, into an alternative fuel. Portland Oregonian 06/22/2008
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Energy Alchemy: Teen Turns Scotch Broom to Biofuel
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TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 363: Control of Invasive Species explores the extent to which state departments of transportation are identifying actions that affect the spread of invasive species, preventing introduction, tracking status and locations of “invasives” in a timely and ongoing manner, controlling found populations, restoring invaded habitats, conducting research, and sharing lessons learned. The report documents successful practices and lessons learned. It also synthesizes the state of the practice in developing Integrated (Roadside) Vegetation Management, along with physical, chemical, biological, and cultural control mechanisms.
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Scientists research foreign bugs to help kill invasive plants in Midwest:
Across the Midwest, scientists are fighting an invasion of exotic, fast-spreading plants with imported insects that have one simple mission: Eat and destroy. Chicago Tribune
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Literature review of impacts of glyphosate herbicide on amphibians: What risks can the silviculture use of this herbicide pose for amphibians in B.C.? :
some pretty pertinent toxicological reading with implications for the protection of amphibians and amphibian habitat (i.e. small vernal breeding habitats and how they are, or are not recognized as no treatment zones when implementing integrated pest management activities for the management of invasive or non-preferred plant species).
Posted June 27, 2008
Glyphosate herbicides are the most widely used non-selective broad-spectrum herbicides in the world. In Canada they are extensively used in forestry for site preparation and for conifer release. Recent studies have shown that amphibians are one of the most sensitive vertebrate groups to the toxicological effects of this herbicide. This report summarizes current literature on the non-target impacts of glyphosate herbicides on amphibians, combines reviews of published studies with a review of the application guidelines and the use patterns of this herbicide in silviculture in BC,and identifies knowledge gaps in the assessment of herbicide impacts on native amphibians in this province.
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** Here is actual link to the document:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/main/publications.html --See July
Status of Invasive Plants in Canada Summary Report :
To our partners,
I am pleased to announce the publication of a CFIA summary report entitled, “Invasive Alien Plants in Canada”. This bilingual document highlights key information on a subject that is particularly relevant to Canada's agricultural economy. It is estimated that invasive plants cost the Canadian agricultural community approximately $2.2 billion each year.
The report estimates that there are 486 species of invasive alien plants in Canada and calls attention to the numerous impacts that they pose to our environment, economy and human health. It explains how and when these plants entered Canada and provides insight as to the potential origin of future invasions. This knowledge will help to strengthen our preparedness to mitigate and respond to plants that are pests.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is pleased to collaborate with the nation-wide network of partners engaged in the implementation of an Invasive Alien Species Strategy for Canada. The summary report describes how various government and non-government programs are working together to address the threat of invasive plants in Canada. Key initiatives include leadership and co-ordination, legislation and regulation, risk management and international co-operation.
PDF files of the summary report are attached. To request printed copies, please contact: Jodie Hudgin, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 59 Camelot Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0Y9. Tel. 613-221-3734; Email: hudginj@inspection.gc.ca.
This document is a summary of a more detailed technical report. Both the summary and technical reports will soon be internet-accessible at http://www.inspection.gc.ca .
Sincerely,
Lesley Cree
National Manager,
Invasive Species Section, Plant Health Division,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency,
59 Camelot Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0Y9 .
June 2008 IVMA Newsletter, distributed by Peter Mohammed:
Dear Members
After a slow start due to a cold spring we are now all finally in full swing with our vegetation management activities.
Attached is the spring newsletter. There have been a few developments since the last note came out in November. I keep the newsletter deliberately brief because I know that many of you don’t need more to read. So if you are interested in more details about anything we, your Board of Directors, have been up to please feel free to call or email.
One item of note is the up coming bi-annual conference this November 19th and 20th. The agenda and registration information will be available shortly. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed.
The rest of the directors and my self would like to express our thanks for your continued support!! .
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News from Tasha Murray, coordinator, Greater Vancouver Invasive Plant Council:
For those of you working on knotweed projects and those that just wanted to learn a bit more about this local invader, visit the following link for a “Key to Identification of Invasive Knotweeds in British Columbia” by Linda M. Wilson. As well as the key, there is lots of other useful information on life history, distribution and management of Knotweeds.
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Industry task force II on 2, 4-D rechearch data news release:
Click here to see the letter received at the IVMA admin office.
Control of Invasive Species:
TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 363: Control of Invasive Species explores the extent to which state departments of transportation are identifying actions that affect the spread of invasive species, preventing introduction, tracking status and locations of “invasives” in a timely and ongoing manner, controlling found populations, restoring invaded habitats, conducting research, and sharing lessons learned. The report documents successful practices and lessons learned. It also synthesizes the state of the practice in developing Integrated (Roadside) Vegetation Management, along with physical, chemical, biological, and cultural control mechanisms.
click on "view this pdf" and open or save the report
IVMA Newsletter for November 2007:
IVMA_November_07_Newsletter.pdf
Federal and provincial governments to fund pest management accreditation program and education.
Details in the pdf document below:
accreditation_program.pdf
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