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Introduction to Invasive Plant Threats
- Missouri’s Invasion: An Attack on our Landscapes by Invasive Exotic Plant Species
Bill Ruppert, Organizing Member of MoIP (formerly MIEPSTF) - Emerging Invasive Species in Missouri: an ecological perspective and lessons from the past
Quinn Long, Missouri Botanical Garden
Management Strategies for People Working on the Ground with Invasive Plant Species
The Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force (MoIP) has organized regular sessions invasive plant and invasive species since premiering its vision at the Missouri Natural Resources Conference (MNRC) in February 2016. Below is the recording of the 2021 session, “Doubling Down on Invasive Plants — Integrated Approach to Control.”
- Identification, Control Methods, and Replacement Options for Invasive Plant Species
Matt Arndt, private consultant - Control of Invasive Species in the Forest – PowerPoint
Control of Invasive Species in the Forest – PDF
Matt Arndt, private consultant - Missouri’s Least Wanted Wetland Species
Bruce Henry, Natural History Biologist for MDC Southeast Region - Grassland Invasives: early detection and aggressive treatment are key to native grassland conservation
Jerod Hueber, MPF ‘s Director of Prairie Management
Other Resources
See also: Grow Native!’s Top 10 Invasive Plant List
In January 2019, Quinn Long delivered a presentation on the Missouri Invasive Plant Assessment at the Missouri Natural Resources Conference.