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    NAISMA - Randy Westbrooks - Online IVS Management Training Program - Fact Sheet - Updated Draft - 120116

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    The document summarizes an online invasive species management training program offered by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). Introduced invasive species like witchweed and houndstongue are the second biggest threat to native plants and animals in the US, costing over $150 billion annually. Efforts to control invasives are often underfunded and lacking trained specialists. NAISMA's program aims to address this need by providing a college-level, online professional certificate in invasive species management over six courses covering topics like identification, survey methods, and control strategies. Upon completion, graduates will be trained as invasive species field specialists needed across various agencies and industries involved in land and natural resource management.

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    North American Invasive Species Management Association

    Online Invasive Species


    Management Training Program
    Introduced Invasive Species (IVS) such as Witchweed (Striga asiatica (L.)
    Kuntze] and Houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale L.) are the number two
    threat to native plants and animals in the U.S. (after habitat loss), and cause
    over $150 billion in losses and control costs to the American economy,
    annually. Efforts to control invasive species are
    often piecemeal and under-funded. Compounding
    the problem is a lack of trained field specialists to
    lead/assist with control and management efforts.
    People seeking invasive species management
    positions usually have training in biology, forestry,
    agronomy, or related fields but generally no
    training or field experience in controlling invasive Witchweed (Striga asiatica) a Parasitic
    species.
    Weed of Corn and other grass crops in
    Horry County, South Carolina. August 2004.

    In response to this need, the North American


    Invasive Species Management Association
    (NAISMA) is offering a unique college-level online
    professional development program to train
    Invasive Species Field Specialists. The
    program provides a comprehensive introduction to
    all aspects of IVS Management including
    Land Manager Charles Weiser with
    Strategies and methods for Prevention, Early
    Houndstoungue (Cynoglossum officinale) in
    Detection and Rapid Response, and Control. The
    Ward County, North Dakota. August, 2007.
    six online courses in the program series were developed by Dr. Randy
    Westbrooks (U.S. Federal IVS Prevention Specialist 1979-2012) and
    Rebecca Westbrooks (ENV Science Instructor Southeastern Community
    College, Whiteville, NC 1989-2015) over the past 10 years. Upon completion
    of the six courses, students will receive a Certificate of Invasive Species
    Management. Knowledge and skills developed in the NAISMA IVS
    Management Training Program are needed in State
    a wide
    variety of agencies and
    Agencies:
    State
    DOTs,
    State Depts. of Agriculture
    industries
    Federalsuch
    Landas:
    Management Agencies:
    - USDA Forest Service, USDA NRCS
    - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    - Bureau of Land Management
    - National Park Service

    - State Departments of Natural Resources


    - State Forestry Service, State Parks

    Private Industry:
    County Agencies and Municipalities:
    - Cooperative Extension Service
    - County Weed & Pest Departments
    - City Parks Departments, etc.

    - Landscaping Companies
    - Environmental Consulting Firms
    - Invasive Plant Control Companies
    - Pest Control Companies

    NAISMA IVS Management Training Certificate


    Program
    SEMESTER COURSES & DESCRIPTIONS
    Credit Hours:
    IVS
    110

    Introduction to Invasive Species (Online Course)

    3
    Hours

    Ecology and Biology of Invasive Species, Economic Impacts, Survey of Major


    Invasive Species Taxa (Plants, Aquatic Nuisance Species, Insects and
    Diseases,
    Injurious Wildlife, General Management Approaches, Sociological Aspects,
    Ethical Considerations

    IVS
    210

    Overview of Invasive Species Management Strategies


    (Online Course)

    3
    Hours

    Foreign Pest Prevention, Port of Entry Exclusion, Early Detection, Survey,


    Containment and Eradication, Control Methods (Chemical, Cultural
    Mechanical, Biological), Interagency Committees and Partnerships, Weed
    Management Areas, Invasive Plant Task Forces, Outreach and Education.

    IVS
    211

    Overview of Invasive Species Management Programs


    (Online Course)

    3
    Hours

    - Federal/State Animal and Plant Regulatory Programs (USDA


    APHIS, State Departments of Agriculture, etc.).
    - Federal/State/Local IVS Management Programs (USDA Forest
    Service, National Park Service, California Department of Food and
    Agriculture, etc.).
    - Interagency Programs and Projects.

    IVS
    220

    Invasive Plant Survey Methods (Online Course, Field


    Studies)

    4
    Hours

    Detection, Delimiting, and Appraisal Survey Methods, Data


    Synthesis and Archival.

    IVS
    221

    Invasive Plant Control Methods (Online Course)

    3
    Hours

    Prevention, Containment, Eradication and Control Methods,


    Equipment Operation and Safety, Care and Maintenance.

    IVS
    260

    State Pesticide License Exam Preparation (Online


    Support Course) (Students with a State/Provincial Pesticide
    License may be Exempted from this Course).
    Total Credits =

    1 Hour

    17
    Hours

    For more Information, Contact:

    Dr. Randy G. Westbrooks, Chadbourn, North Carolina USA


    Phone: 910-918-6374
    E-mail: [email protected]

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