PROTOCOLS and Standards for Invasive Species

We are currently cataloging protocols and standards relating to invasive species, and collection and management of invasive species information. We will post these cataloged resources on this page.

> IABIN Invasives Information Network Standards

> Invasive Species Profile Schema for the Global Invasive Species Information Network (GISIN)

> Weed Control Methods Handbook: Tools and Techniques for Use in Natural Areas. Mandy Tu, Callie Hurd, and John M. Randall (2001). The Nature Conservancy. The Invasive Species Initiative.

> Creating an Integrated Weed Management Plan: A Handbook for Owners and Managers of Lands with Natural Values. Colorado Natural Areas Program. 2000. Colorado State Parks, Colorado Department of Natural Resources; and Division of Plant Industry, Colorado Department of Agriculture. Denver, Colorado. 349 pages.

> [CANADA] Seven Steps to Managing Your Weeds. A Manual for Integrated Weed Management in British Columbia (PDF) . Open Learning Agency and the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries.

> [CANADA] Guide to Monitoring Exotic and Invasive Plants. Erich Haber (1997). National Botanical Services, 604 Wavell Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2A 3A8. Prepared for: Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network Environment Canada.

National Park Service Protocols

> Monitoring Natural Resources in Our National Parks. Provides information on the national framework, 3-phase approach, monitoring intranet, monitoring design, technical guidance, conceptual models, selecting vital signs, sampling designs, protocols, data management, reporting, vital signs framework.

• The National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring Protocol Database.
• Invasive Species Monitoring Resources.
• Invasive Species Monitoring Objectives (10 March 2004, Draft v. 4)
• Guidelines for long-term monitoring protocols. 2003. Oakley, Karen L., Thomas, Lisa P., and Steven G. Fancy. In: Wildlife Society Bulletin 2003, 31(4):1000-1003.

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Invasive Species Mapping Standards and Manuals

> The National Invasive Species Information Center's Manager's Toolkit, Monitoring of Invasive Species. Web site provides a list of monitoring programs, protocols and other references for monitoring invasive species.
> Collaborator's Manual. Alaska Exotic Plant Information Clearinghouse (AKEPIC) Mapping Project
> California Weed Mapping Handbook. A product of collaboration between CDFA, CDFG, CalEPPC, USFS, and CAIN.
> Guidelines for Terrestrial Noxious Weed Mapping and Inventory in Idaho. Danielle Bruno, Data Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

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Other Mapping Resources

> CalWeedMapping Listserv (California Invasive Plant Council). Weed mapping, invasion spread monitoring and treatment success, data management and sharing. To subscribe, send an email to CalWeedMapping-subscribe@topica.com