GA EPPC is currently undergoing a transition to the Georgia Invasive Species Council (GISC), to encompass all taxa. Please bear with us while we re-organize the council, board members, and website.
Georgia Invasive Species Council
The purpose of the GISC is to focus attention on:
the adverse effects invasive species have on the diversity of Georgia’s native plants and wildlife;
the use of invasive species management to prevent habitat loss;
the socioeconomic impacts of these invasive species;
changes in the seriousness of the different invasive species over time
the need to exchange information which helps land owners and managers set priorities for invasive species management.
General Information
Upcoming Georgia First Detector Trainings
»April 9th, Blueridge Outdoor Education Center, Toccoa, GA
Definitions
Native Species: A species that does or should occur naturally in a specified geographic area.
Exotic or Nonnative Species: A species that does not occur naturally in a specified geographic area.
Invasive Species: A species that (a) is nonnative to a specified geographic area, (b) was introduced by humans (intentionally or unintentionally), and (c) does or can cause environmental or economic harm or harm to humans.
Introduced: A species brought to a new geographic area intentionally or unintentionally by humans.
Established: A species having a self-sustaining and reproducing population in a specified geographic area without the need for human intervention. Applies to both native and nonnative species.
Invasive Species Terminology: Standardizing for Stakeholder Education
