Welcome and Introduction of MIPN Activities – Kate Howe, Midwest Invasive Plant Network Coordinator
Invasives and Climate Change – Thomas J. Stohlgren, U.S. Geological Survey
Invasives and Biofuels – Roger Anderson, Illinois State University
Invasive Plants in the Midwest – Debbie Maurer, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Illinois (note: this presentation was substituted for the one below by Kay Havens. Kay was unable to attend due to illness)
Reducing seed output and seed viability of cultivars: How much is enough to create a plant that will not be invasive? – Kay Havens, Chicago Botanic Garden
Beyond the browsing effects: Deer suppress unpalatable natives and facilitate an invasive plant species’ success in forests – Susan Kalisz, University of Pittsburgh
Direct and indirect effects of invasive plants on tree regeneration – Scott J. Meiners and Laura M. Ladwig, Eastern Illinois University
Midwest Invasive Plant Network Annual Meeting – MIPN Update – Kate Howe, Midwest Invasive Plant Network Coordinator
Contributed papers on invasive plants – the Wednesday afternoon papers are not available. Please contact individual authors (posted on the agenda) if you would like more information.
At the Crossroads: Invasive Species in Indiana – a legislative update – Ellen Jacquart, The Nature Conservancy
Canada Thistle Management Workshop* – M. Haar and Roger Becker, University of Minnesota; M. Moechnig, South Dakota State University
Garlic mustard workshop – Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin; Kevin Gibson, Purdue University; Jeannie Katovich, University of Minnesota:
Reed canarygrass management workshop – Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; Rich Dunbar and Nate Simons, Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Scott Fetters, J.F. New; Tom Simpson, McHenry County Conservation District:
Japanese stiltgrass management workshop – S. Luke Flory, Indiana University; Bonnie Wolf, The Nature Conservancy
Asian Bush Honeysuckle Control Options and Strategies – Ron Rathfon and Zach Lowe, Purdue University
Fire and plant invasions in the Midwest – S. Luke Flory, Indiana University; Joseph Robb, Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge; Roger Anderson, Illinois State University; Joanne Rebbeck, USDA Forest Service; Brian Winters, Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge; Chad Bladow, The Nature Conservancy; Tom Post, Indiana Department of Natural Resources:
Invasive Plant Impacts – Zach Lowe, Purdue University
Using weed-free forage and mulch to prevent the introduction of invasive plants – Kate Howe, Midwest Invasive Plant Network/Purdue University
Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way – Robert Masters, Dow AgroSciences; Reid Smeda, University of Missouri; P.David Cornett, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet; Clyde Mason, Indiana Department of Transportation:
Cooperative Weed Management Areas: What are they and how can you start one? – Kate Howe, Midwest Invasive Plant Network/Purdue University; Carmen Chapin, National Park Service and Northwoods CWMA:
Scientific risk assessment and its policy applications for preventing plant invasions – Reuben Keller, University of Notre Dame; Doug Keller, Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources:
Discussion of invasive plant research and management needs in the Midwest – Alice Heikens, Franklin College – Midwest Invasive Plant Concerns Qestionnaire
Research-Management Collaboration – Heather L. Reynolds and Sarah Shannon, Indiana University; Chad Kirschbaum, Wayne National Forest – Ironton District; Brian McCarthy, Ohio University; Elizabeth L. Middleton, Indiana University; Chip O’Leary, The Nature Conservancy; Kathleen S. Knight, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station; Joy Marburger, National Park Service:
Best Management Practices – Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; Carmen Chapin, National Park Service
