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Invasive Plant Species Management
In 2005, several University students, faculty, and staff collaborated on completing a full review the current invasive plant management measures and practices at the University of Connecticut. The group members hoped that this full review should be made in order to ensure utilization of those practices that best reduce ecological impact, while allowing for efficient management of state-listed invasive plant species.
As part of this review, workgroup members also worked to develop and implement a comprehensive University Invasive Plant Species Management Plan. This page is devoted to these efforts and the important issues related to Invasives Species Management in the State.
Progress
 Spring '05 workgroup meeting discussed the necessary components of a comprehensive Management Plan
An initial Invasive Plant Species Management Plan has been drafted and will be submitted to the University's Arboretum Committee for potential endorsement
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Promoting Landscaping with Native Plants:
The UConn Campus Sustainable Design Guidelines
Planning Sustainable Sites, Goal 2:
Minimize the physical impact of new development on the surrounding natural landscape.
- Conserve high quality natural areas and restore damaged landscapes.
- Consider using native or adapted planting for their lower maintenance, water efficiency, ornamental and pest tolerance characteristics, and educational value.
Safeguarding Water, Goal 2:
Reduce potable water consumption associated with landscape irrigation.
- Encourage the use of native vegetation beds and meadows that require no irrigation, pesticide use, or fossil fuel expenditure for mowing.
To review the University's full Campus Sustainable Design Guidelines click here.
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2005-2006 Workgroup
| Name |
Department |
| Jon Alvarez |
Design, Construction, & Planning Management - Facilities Professional |
| Greg Anderson |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Professor & Department Head |
| Chet Arnold |
Cooperative Extension Services |
| Jack Barclay |
Natural Resources Management & Engineering, Associate Professor |
| Mark Brand |
Department of Plant Science, Professor; Plant Biotechnology Facility, Co-Head |
| Edward Corbett |
Department of Plant Science, Associate Professor (Horticulture) |
| John Decker |
Landscape Services - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor |
| Andrew Doran |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Herbarium Collections Manager |
| Donna Ellis |
Plant Science Department |
| Serena Epstein* |
Plant Science Undergrad. Student (*8/05 - ) |
| Don Les |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Professor |
| Dave Lotreck |
Facilities Operations /Grounds Maintenance |
| Les Mehrhoff |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Scientific Collections Manager |
| Rich Miller |
Office of Environmental Policy, Director |
| Clinton Morse |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Professor & Plant Growth Facilities Manager |
| Melanie Murphy |
Office of Environmental Policy (OEP) Intern; Agriculture & Resource Economics Undergrad. Student |
| Meghan Ruta |
Environmental Science Program Assistant; Geography Grad. Student |
| Eric Schultz |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Professor |
| Kristin Schwab |
Plant Science Department (Landscape Architecture), Associate Professor |
| Dave Schroeder |
Natural Resources Management & Engineering, Professor & Department Head |
| John Silander |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Professor |
| Robert Whitlatch |
Marine Sciences (Avery Point), Faculty |
| Charles Yarish |
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Professor (UConn Stamford) |
| Pat Zugeber |
Landscape Services - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor |
In the News
Invasive Plant Research & Management at the University -- Past & Present
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