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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Patricia: I TRIED to say that all non-natives should be <i>checked</i>
against an invasives list… :^)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'>Steve’s suggestion is a good one, particularly since it would
be in line with the Sustainable Sites initiative… But in my
opinion, there should still be a “no actual or potentially invasive
plants” clause for that particular region. JR<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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native-plants-bounces@lists.plantconservation.org [mailto:native-plants-bounces@lists.plantconservation.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Patricia_DeAngelis@fws.gov<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 10, 2010 2:27 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> native-plants@lists.plantconservation.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [PCA] FW: Draft green building code contains requirements
regarding native & invasive plants: Comments due May 14<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>For the species that are in the
database, NatureServe indicates that they are non-native. They also have a
resource for assessing invasiveness:</span> <br>
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<b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>NatureServe's Invasive Species
Assessment Protocol: Evaluating Non-Native Plants for Their Impact on
Biodiversity</span></b> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>http://www.natureserve.org/getData/plantData.jsp</span>
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<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>Not sure I understand Johnny's
comment here:</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>"</span><span style='font-size:
13.5pt'>Perhaps it would be possible to include language “requiring”
that any non-natives not be listed as invasive by the particular state Exotic
Pest Plant/Invasive Species Council, Native Plant Society, or whatever group
manages the state invasive plant list.<span style='color:green'>"</span></span>
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<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>Are you saying all non-natives
should be put on an invasive list? or, that all non-natives should be <i>checked
</i>against an invasives list?</span> <br>
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<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>Thanks,</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:green'>Patricia</span> <br>
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<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Patricia S. De
Angelis, Ph.D.<br>
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority<br>
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group<br>
US Fish & Wildlife Service<br>
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110<br>
Arlington, VA 22203<br>
703-358-1708 x1753<br>
FAX: 703-358-2276<br>
<br>
Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.<br>
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal><br>
</span><br>
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John L" <jrandall@email.unc.edu></span></b><span style='font-size:
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<span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent by:
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<p><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>05/10/2010
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Re:
[PCA] FW: Draft green building code contains
requirements regarding
native & invasive plants: Comments due May 14</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style='font-size:13.5pt'>I agree with Steve that native plants should not
be required, but it should be pointed out that if, for example, Lepidopteran
host plants are desired, then natives are necessary… There are
also, of course, other benefits of natives….</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Perhaps it would be possible to include language
“requiring” that any non-natives not be listed as invasive by the
particular state Exotic Pest Plant/Invasive Species Council, Native Plant
Society, or whatever group manages the state invasive plant list.</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Johnny</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:13.5pt'> </span> <br>
<b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>
native-plants-bounces@lists.plantconservation.org
[mailto:native-plants-bounces@lists.plantconservation.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Grund,
Steve<b><br>
Sent:</b> Monday, May 10, 2010 1:50 PM<b><br>
To:</b> 'native-plants@lists.plantconservation.org'<b><br>
Subject:</b> [PCA] FW: Draft green building code contains requirements
regarding native & invasive plants: Comments due May 14</span> <br>
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<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>I do not think the use of native plants should
be a requirement for a green building code, but it would be prudent to have
high standards for avoiding the use of invasives. I don’t think we need
to tell people that they shouldn’t plant tulips. It would be good to be
able to distinguish between species like Crocus vernus, which has a long track
record and, as far as I know (the situation may be different in warmer
climates) is not invasive, and species like Pennisetum alopecuroides, which has
cultivars that are turning out to be more invasive than previously reported (we
have been battling cv. hamlin at our headquarters in Pittsburgh, as I have
previously reported on the Mid-Atlantic EPPC listserve). </span><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>It would be good to have a protocol for testing
taxa that are relatively new to horticulture before they are considered to be
of low risk for invasiveness. I doubt we can prevent the sale of unproven taxa,
but we can alert conscientious consumers. As individuals, people might want to
cautiously try some of the newcomers and report on their behavior, but for
plantings around green buildings, they should not be used unless as part of a
testing procedure with good safeguards, in my somewhat humble opinion.</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Does anyone know of a reliable source that ranks
species, like maybe Fagus sylvatica for instance, for which we can be confident
are NOT invasive? – Steve</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Steve Grund<br>
Botanist<br>
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program<br>
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy<br>
800 Waterfront Dr<br>
Pittsburgh, PA 15222<br>
412-586-2350</span><span style='color:navy'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>
native-plants-bounces@lists.plantconservation.org
[mailto:native-plants-bounces@lists.plantconservation.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>SUSAN
MCLAUGHLIN<b><br>
Sent:</b> Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:58 AM<b><br>
To:</b> vnps-pot@yahoogroups.com; native-plants@lists.plantconservation.org;
announcements@chesapeakenetwork.org<b><br>
Subject:</b> [PCA] Draft green building code contains requirements regarding
native & invasive plants: Comments due May 14</span> <br>
<br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The International Code Council (ICC), the
principal publisher of building safety codes in the U.S., is seeking
public comment on their draft International Green Construction Code (IGCC). </span><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>IGCC is written in code language and is intended
to be used in conjunction with jurisdictions’ existing building codes.
IGCC sponsors include ICC; the American Institute of Architects (AIA);
the US Green Building Council; the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating,
and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); ASTM International; and the
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Comments on the current version of the code
(Public Version 1.0) are due <b>Friday, May 14</b>. </span><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The draft code includes a number of requirements
that pertain to the selection of plants and management of invasive plant
species. Each of these requirements are in Chapter 4, “Site
Development and Land Use.” Specifically, see Sections 402.3.1.3
(under “Predesign site inventory and assessment”),
402.3.3.1.1.3 (under “Potable water”), 402.3.5.6 (“Invasive
species”), and 404.2.3 (Heat Island Mitigation/ Shade by trees).</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Additionally, Chapter 2 contains a definition
for “Invasive Plant Species.”.</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Some things to consider when reviewing and
commenting on the code:</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- Is the definition for “Invasive Plant
Species” correct? As written, will it be effective in preventing
the planting, and encouraging the removal, of invasive plant species on
building sites in all the regions of the U.S.? </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- Is the establishment phase for water use too
long? Too short?</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- For shading to achieve heat island mitigation
goals, the tree canopy is to be measured at five-year canopy growth. Does
this requirement have any implications for the selection of trees? Would
a sufficient variety of native trees achieve the required canopy layer in 5
years? </span><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- With the exception of trees chosen to meet
the heat island mitigation requirements, IGCC does not require planting of
native plants at a site. Should it? If so, should it require that
ALL plants be native, or should there be a minimum percentage, e.g., require
that at least 60% of new plantings be native?</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- The term “native species” is not
used in the document. Rather, the document refers to trees “that
are native to the region and climate zone in which the project site is
located.” Should the document use more specific terminology?
If so, what terms or definitions should be included? </span><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The draft code and information on the comment
process are are available at </span><a
href="http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/IGCC/Pages/default.aspx" target=blank><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:purple'>http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/IGCC/Pages/default.aspx</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> . <br>
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</span><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Susan McLaughlin Gitlin</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Green Building Program</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Washington, D.C.</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>202-566-9760</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>work e-mail: gitlin.susan@epa.gov</span><tt><span
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