[APWG] Fw: Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System Workshop (Chattanooga, TN)

[Olivia Kwong]

http://www.se-eppc.org/workshop/ for registration & more information.

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Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System Workshop:

PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP: Is to launch the new SE-EPPC Early Detection & 
Distribution Mapping System (EDD MapS) project in the Southeast Region in 
cooperation with SE-EPPC state chapters. We are inviting all SE-EPPC state 
chapter board members and all interested land managers to this important 
train the trainer workshop that will provide participants the tools to 
implement this SE-EPPC project in their state.

WHAT IS EDDMapS? EDDMapS is an interactive data-mapping project developed 
by SE-EPPC through Bugwood, UGA to be implemented by SE-EPPC state 
chapters in cooperation with land managers. The project goal is to create 
a regional mapping database that adequately represents the distribution of 
invasive plant species throughout the southeast. This on-line user 
accessible product will enable us to develop early detection and rapid 
response strategies in the southeast, conduct regional invasive plant 
assessments, and support developing and reviewing state chapter invasive 
plant weed lists.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO ATTEND: The success of this project will be 
determined by your state EPPC's participation in providing the data. It is 
important that all state EPPC's support this project and become active in 
its implementation. This is a region effort that will benefit all of the 
states in the southeast. It brings together SE-EPPC and all its state 
chapters in an important collaborative effort.

EDDMapS Workshop topics include:
- Introduction to GPS/GIS
- Introduction to Plant Photography
- How to Enter Data into EDDMapS
- How to Receive Data from EDDMapS

Assessment Forum topics include:
- Invasive Plant Atlas Concept
- Invasive Plant Assessments
- Invasive Plant Weed Lists

REGISTRATION: Is free to SE-EPPC and state chapter members. Registration
for non-members is $25 (which will provide a one year membership to 
SE-EPPC). We are requesting that participants pre-register online 
(www.se-eppc.org). Payment instruction for non-member registration will be 
posted on the web. There will also be on-site registration.

SPONSORS: Chattanooga Electric Power Board, SE-EPPC, TN-EPPC, Mississippi
State University - Invasive Plant Atlas of the Mid-South, University of 
Georgia - Bugwood Network For Updates, Directions, and More Information, 
visit www.se-eppc.org.