[APWG] Fw: Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System Workshop (Chattanooga, TN)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Tue May 15 09:34:23 CDT 2007
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.
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