Cornell Cooperative Extension Invasive Species In-Service 2009
Fighting High Priority Invaders Through Research and Outreach
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New York Invasive Species Clearinghouse |
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New York Invasive Species Research Institute |
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Invasive Species Program |
This page contains links to the presentations that were given at the November 2009 Cornell
invasive species in-service, as well as e-mail links to presenters. Some of the files are quite large (particularly for people still using dial-up); in such cases file size will be noted.
Chuck O'Neill, Clearinghouse Director
Updates | Invasive Insects | Aquatic Invaders | Terrestrial Invaders | Pathogens
Climate Change | Process Skills | Media Outreach Training
UPDATES
New York State invasive species programs – Dave Adams, Regulatory Coordinator, Office of Invasive Species Coordination, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Status of the New York Invasive Species Research Institute –
Holly Menninger, Ph.D., Coordinator, New York Invasive Species Research Institute, Cornell University Department of Natural Resources
INVASIVE INSECTS
Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis): Overview, Detection and Control –
Michael T. Smith, Ph.D.,
Research Entomologist, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Beneficial Insect Introduction Research Unit
Forest Health and Invasive Non-Native Pests: Hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae) (5 Mb file) –
Mark Whitmore, Extension Associate, Cornell University Department of Natural Resources
Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis)
- EAB Overview (11.5 Mb file) –
Mark Whitmore, CU DNR
- EAB and Woodlot Management Strategies –
Peter Smallidge, Ph.D., NYS Extension Forester, Director, Arnot Teaching and Research Forest, Cornell University
- EAB monitoring using Cerceris wasps –
Warren Hellman, Graduate student, Department of Environmental & Forest Biology,SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
- EAB quarantine and firewood regulations
( 5 Mb file) – Maria King, Communication Coordinator, and
Emily Kurth, Communication Coordinator, Division of Lands and Forests, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Impacts of European crane flies in turf and other grass-based systems (13 Mb file) –
Daniel Peck, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, and
Matthew Petersen, Post-Doctoral Associate, Cornell University,
Department of Entomology, NYS Agricultural Experiment Station
Sirex wood wasp (Sirex noctilio) (4.4 Mb file) –
Kennoth Carnes, State Survey Coordinator, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS), NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
AQUATIC INVADERS
New York State's Northern snakehead fish (Channa argus) Experience (38 Mb file) –
Michael Flaherty, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation,
Bureau of Fisheries, Region 3 Inland Fisheries Manager
Rock snot and river congestion: What are the causes and consequences of Didymosphenia geminate in New York? –
David C. Richardson, Ph.D.,
Postdoctoral Ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
TERRESTRIAL INVADERS
Swallow-wort (Cynanchum spp.)
Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) – Facilitator:
Chuck O'Neill, Senior Extension Associate,
NY Sea Grant/Cornell Cooperative Extension, NY Invasive Species Clearinghouse Coordinator,
CCE Invasive Species Program Coordinator
Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) (6.4 Mb file) – Kennoth Carnes, State Survey Coordinator, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS), NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
Flame weeding as an organic control strategy: Autumn olive, multiflora rose, buckthorn, bush honeysuckle and striped maple –
Peter J. Smallidge, Ph.D., NYS Extension Forester, Director, Arnot Teaching and Research Forest, Cornell University
An overview of invasive plant management options: Experiences in managing invasive plants within the NYS OPRHP
(7.1 Mb file) –
Robert O' Brien,
Invasive Species Control Field Director, Environmental Management Bureau, NYS Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation,
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Potential impacts of earthworms and planarians within terrestrial environments –
Peter K. Ducey, Ph.D.,
Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, SUNY Cortland
Ecosystem effects of invasive forest pests and pathogens
(6.6 Mb file) –
Gary M. Lovett, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Forest Ecologist,
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Use of native plants as an alternative to invasive plants
(7.5 Mb file) –
Dan Segal, Owner, The Plantsmen Nursery
PATHOGENS
Aquatic
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS): An Overview –
Paul R. Bowser, Ph.D., Professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Aquatic Animal Health Program,
Cornell University, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine
Terrestrial
Oak wilt (Ceratocystis fagacearum) & Bacterial Leaf Scorch (Xylella fastidiosa) (11.7 Mb file) – Kennoth Carnes,
State Survey Coordinator, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS), NYS
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Mammalian
White nose syndrome overview (7.3 Mb file) –
Elizabeth L. Buckles, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pathology, Cornell University,
Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
CLIMATE CHANGE
Impact of climate change on invasive species –
Holly Menninger, Ph.D., Senior Extension Associate,
Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources, NY Invasive Species Research Institute Coordinator
PROCESS SKILLS
Identifying stakeholders and targeting messages –
Michael W. Duttweiler, Ed.D.,
Assistant Director, Program Development and Accountability, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Evaluating the effectiveness of invasive species outreach programs –
Michael W. Duttweiler, Ed.D.,
Assistant Director, Program Development and Accountability, Cornell Cooperative Extension
MEDIA OUTREACH TRAINING
Conveying complex invasive species information to the members of the news media – Holly Menninger, Ph.D., Senior Extension Associate,
Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources, NY Invasive Species Research Institute Coordinator