Open Directory - Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Invasive Species: Terrestrial: Plants

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Ailanthus altissima, Tree-of-Heaven@ (11)
Centaurea solstitialis, Yellow Starthistle@ (5)
Polygonum cuspidatum, Japanese Knotweed@ (4)
Pueraria, Kudzu@ (7)
Tamarix, Tamarisk@ (14)

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Science: Agriculture: Pests and Diseases: Weeds (32)
Science: Biology: Botany (628)
Science: Biology: Ecology: Plant Ecology (13)
Science: Biology: Flora and Fauna: Plantae (10,644)

APHIS Web: Noxious Weeds Program - APHIS has a major responsibility in preventing the spread of non-indigenous weeds into and through the United States.
BLM National List of Invasive Weed Species of Concern - The United States Bureau of Land Management's list of invasive weed species of concern in regions where the agency has responsibilities (western United States).
Biological Control of Non-Indigenous Plant Species - Information and research from Cornell University on invasive plants. Information on Purple Loosestrife, Garlic Mustard, and Phragmites australis.
California Exotic Pest Plant Council - Dedicated to finding solutions to problems caused by non-native pest plant invasions of the state's natural areas.
Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group - Information about non-native invasive and potentially invasive vascular plants in Connecticut, USA.
Connecticut Policy on Non-Native Invasive Plant Species - Information provided by the state Department of Environmental Protection control measures, identification and education.
Department of Transportation- Invasive Species Policy Guidelines - The Federal Highway Administrations directives on implementing the executive order on invasive species.
Eastern Region Non-Native Invasive Species - Information about management of exotic plant species in the forests of the northeastern United States.
Environmental Weeds at Bream Head - A study of environmental weeds found on the coastal fringe of Bream Head and in private gardens at Ocean Beach and Urquharts Bay, Northland, New Zealand.
Exotic Plant Information Center - GLIFWC raises awareness of invasive species and their ecological impacts in the upper Great Lakes region by providing information and resources.
Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds - Information about management of invasive weeds in the USA.
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council - Includes information on invasive exotic species, database, proposed research and educational programs, control guides and management plans, mailing list, membership information, and links.
Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council - Information about the adverse effects exotic pest plants have on the diversity plants and animals native to Georgia, USA.
Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants - Overview of the problem, list of invasive garden plants, and species accounts from the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Hawaiian Alien Plant Studies, UH Botany - A forum to promote public awareness and exchange of information regarding problems associated with the spread of alien plant species.
Idaho Weed Summit - The Spread of Invasive Weeds in Western Wildlands.
Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry - Invasive Plants in Hawaii - Information about investigations of the ecology of invasive plant species; impacts of invasive species on forest health, management and restoration.
Invasive Alien Plant Species of Virginia - Invasive species list, fact sheets, and list of native alternatives.
Invasive Plant Atlas of New England - Maps and images of invasive species in the northeastern U.S.
Invasive Plant Management - Comprehensive online textbook.
Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin - Educational non-profit organization concerned with the control of exotic plant species in Wisconsin (USA).
Invasive Species - USGS Biological resources that deal with invasive plant species.
Invasive Species Mapping Program - Project at Princeton University to produce high resolution maps of kudzu, cogongrass and privet across the Southeast U.S.
Invasive Weeds - Photos and descriptions of invasive, noxious, and troublesome plants of North Dakota. Includes articles and weed control guide.
Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics Research Group - Global review of invasions resulting in a comprehensive database, an analysis of common characteristics and recommendations for management and control.
MetroActive News & Issues: Alien Plants - The dreaded Arundo, also known as giant reed grass, coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council - Addresses the problem of invasive exotic plants in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US. Brochure, e-mail group, organizational information, and links.
Non-Native Invasive Terrestrial Plants in Florida - Descriptions and images of 12 of the most invasive terrestrial plants in Florida.
Norwalk River Watershed Invasive Species - Common and scientific species names along with detailed information about the particular invasive plant.
Noxious Weeds - Information about invasive species in King County, Washington, USA.
Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk - Listings and descriptions of invasive plant species which threaten Pacific island ecosystems, particularly those of Micronesia and American Samoa.
Plant Conservation Alliance - Alien Plant Working Group - is a web-based project of the PCA that provides information for the general public, land managers, researchers, and others on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien (exotic, non-native) plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of the United States.
Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council - Information about exotic plants invading natural areas in the southeastern states, controlling invasive plants, and landscaping with native plants.
Southwest Exotic Plant Mapping Program - A collaborative program designed to develop a regional database of exotic plant distributions for the southwest.
The Coalition to Control Kudzu Without Chemicals - Community organization reports on various new methods for eliminating or controlling kudzu without the use of herbicides or other chemical treatments.
The Nature Conservancy - Invasive Species - Worldwide program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species threatening biodiversity on land and water. Includes background material, what TNC does, and what the public can do.
The Weed Risk Assessment Process - Evaluates the risks associated with the introduction of exotic plants, not currently present in Australia, and considered to pose a threat to agriculture and the environment.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Invasive Species - Information about invasive plant and animal species in Wisconsin. Includes many detailed fact sheets.

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Open Directory - Science: Agriculture: Pests and Diseases: Weeds

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Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Invasive Species: Terrestrial: Plants (38)

A Review of Non-Chemical Weed Management - Organic farmers cite weed control as the most significant problem they encounter. This article discusses possible solutions in depth. [PDF]
Biology and Management of Giant Ragweed - Guide to dealing with this weed, published by the University of Nebraska.
California Noxious Weed Control Projects Inventory - A combined government/private/non-profit endeavour to establish a database, accessible through the Internet, containing information on noxious weed control in California.
Environmental Weeds Action Network - EWAN is a community initiative to tackle the problem of environmental weeds in bushland and waterways in Australia. Includes downloadable instructions for dealing with problem species.
Environmental Weeds in Australia - Brief introduction to some major environmental weeds in Australia, with photos.
European Weed Research Society - International organization which promotes and co-ordinates scientific research into all aspects of weed science. Provides details of membership, working groups, meetings and the journal, Weed Research.
HDRA Organic Weed Management - This project aims to be a primary resource on weed management for organic farms, reporting on the latest weed information, weeding techniques and weed research.
Identification of Vine Weeds in Florida Citrus - Photographs and identifying features of the commonly occurring climbing weeds.
Integrated Weed Control - Biological products and consulting services for weed management. Montana.
International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds - Information about weeds and their identification, control and herbicide resistance. A global collaborative effort.
Iowa State Weed Science - Detailed information and articles covering all aspects of agricultural weed science.
King County Noxious Weed List - Weed identification and control in Washington State, USA.
Management of Problematic Aquatic Weeds in Africa - Information from the FAO on this subject with particular reference to water hyacinth, water lettuce and water fern.
Midwest Aqua Care - Midwest Aqua Care of Minnesota provides aquatic weed control and pond weed control products and services for lake and pond property owners.
National Weeds Strategy - Weeds of National Significance - Australian site promoting key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension training and personnel.
New Jersey Agricultural Weed Gallery - Includes brief details, and photographs of the important weeds of NE United States.
Noxious Weeds in the US and Canada - Searchable database of the noxious weed lists for all U.S. states and six southern provinces of Canada.
Pacific North West Weed Management Handbook - Information on dealing with weeds found in this region including a weed identification image collection.
Principles of Sustainable Weed Management for Croplands - Article discussing several alternatives to conventional tillage systems, including allelopathy, intercropping, crop rotations and a weed-free cropping design.
Procedures for Weed Risk Assessment - Information from the FAO on what should be done prior to the importation of plants to evaluate the likelihood of them becoming nuisance weeds. [PDF]
Turf and Amenity Weeds - Photographs of weed species commonly found in the UK and information on herbicides from Bayer Environmental Science.
UNL Weedscience - This University of Nebraska program conducts research into herbicides and weed types. Page includes list of publications and news.
Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide - Images and descriptions of many species of terrestrial and aquatic weeds in Virginia.
Weed Definitions and FAQs - Information from the NSW Department of Primary Industries in Australia on weeds classed as noxious that need to be eliminated, those that threaten the environment and agricultural weeds.
Weed Identification - Key and species accounts for 172 species from the University of Illinois.
Weed Management for Developing Countries - Information from the FAO on improved weed management, problem weeds in crop and non-crop situations and management options and perspectives.
Weed Research and Information Center - An interdisciplinary collaboration that fosters research in Weed Management and facilitates distribution of associated knowledge for the benefit of agriculture and for the preservation of natural resources.
Weed Science Society of America - Publishers of Weed Technology, which includes original research on weed biology and control, weed and crop management systems and reports of new problems.
Weeds Australia - Australian Weeds Committee site promoting key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension training and personnel.
Weeds Management - Information on Australian weeds with guides to identification and control.
Weeds Society of Western Australia - Includes scientists, consultants, company representatives, conservationists, other practitioners and members of the public who have an interest in weed management
Western Society of Weed Science - Organization that aims to foster and encourage education and research in weed science. Provides details of membership, meetings, newsletters, education and events.

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