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CISMA Call Log-in Conference Code and Attendee ID! Missed the teleconference prompt on WebEx? You have 2 options to bring it back to the screen: 1. Click on the ‘Audio’ tab and click on ‘Teleconference’ 2. Hang up the phone (if you’re already in the teleconference) Prompt Box has these 3 things: 1. Call into the meeting 1-866-385-9623 (US) (Call-in toll-free number) 1-443-863-6602 (US) (Call-in number) 2. Enter the access code: 751 091 0623 (Conference code) 3. Enter your Attendee ID: (it will be several digits with pound # signs on either side) #????# CISMA Call Agenda • Introductions- Mike Renda • Landowner Invasive Species Tool Kit Presentation- Taryn Sudol • CISMA Updates: – Suncoast , Cynthia WheelerGrizzle – Nature Coast, Keith Morin – East Central FL, Kelli Gladding Landowner Invasive Species Toolkit Presenter: Taryn Sudol Landowner Invasive Species Toolkit Taryn Sudol & Gabbie Milch, UF IFAS Extension, Seminole Co. NISAW Panel Presentation Introductory PowerPoint 6 person panel -- asked five questions and Q & A period 36 Invasive plants with identification/ removal information Neighborhood Toolkit 28 attendants The Needs Assessment: 12 responses Why do you care about invasive species removal? 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Preservation Invasive experience Learn more Spread word The Needs Assessment Barriers to Invasive Removal 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Education Time Difficult removal Energy Money Hard to access Apartment Poor laws Lack of cooperation The Neighborhood Toolkit A 18 page document detailing 9 steps on both HOW to remove invasive plants and HOW TO GET PEOPLE to remove invasive plants Identify problem Define scope Removal plan Funds Committee actions Create committee Scheduling & promoting The day of Monitoring 1. Identify the problem Identify invasive plants in neighborhood and conservation easements www.fleppc.org/ID_book.htm How invasive is the species? What parts of the plant need to be removed? Are there any particular challenges to removing the species? How likely is the species to reestablish? Multiple treatments 2. Define how big the problem is in your neighborhood What potential impact does this species have on natural lands? How established or extensive is the species in your neighborhood? Where are the species? How are they spread out? Which households are affected? What local factors may affect the species’ reestablishment? 3. Research the removal plan Look up plant and methods at http://floridainvasives.org/mgmtplans.html Methods Handpulling Mechanical Biological Herbicide Type and application Necessary Licenses Rules of disposal 4. Create a committee Spend more time getting to know neighbors Observe homeowner’s landscape Homeowners Association Around 6 people on committee Group dynamics http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1378 Logistics: Meeting time, length, and location. 5. Committee Actions Return to scope, priorities, and action plan Team Roles Scouting –What areas do you need access to. List of activities. Marketing team –Get the word out Prep team –Get supplies together Chemical team Clean up team –Disposal plan 6. Gaining funds for resources Cost depends on extent, removal methods, and retreatment Grants? Community funds? Material costs Garbage bags Gloves Gardening tools Herbicides? Refreshments Contact local extension office 7. Scheduling and promoting the event Season Date and time Signing-up Target volunteers Advertisement Means Content Timing 8. The day of the event Introduction Methods Materials/supplies Incentives Safety Grouping Encouragement and motivation Sharing results and photos 9. Monitoring Evaluate Frequency of events Keep informed Native plants re-establishment Thank you! Read our toolkit! Email tsudol@ufl.edu Give us feedback If you like it, use it! Contact info: Taryn Sudol, FFL Extension Agent 407-665-5575 tsudol@ufl.edu Gabbie Milch, Urban Horticulturalist 407-665-5558 gmilch@ufl.edu Landowner Invasive Species Toolkit Suncoast CISMA Update Presenter: Cynthia Wheeler – Grizzle Suncoast CISMA Meetings • Steering Committee – 3/10/2014 – 7/24/2014 • Membership Meetings – 5/22/2014: Aquatic Invaders • Jenn Bernatis - apple snails • Jeff Hill – freshwater fish Suncoast CISMA Workdays • Scherer-Thaxon Preserve – Sarasota County – Target Species: Brazilian Pepper • Mariposa Key – Manatee County – Target Species: Brazilian Pepper • Brooker Creek Preserve – Pinellas County – Target Species: Invasive Apple Snail Specie Presentations • Becoming an Outdoorswoman in Ocala (3/9/2014) • Pinellas County’s Lakes and Ponds Education Day (4/12/2014) • FL Ch. Of the Wildlife Society and FLEPPC Annual Spring Conference (4/29-5/1/2014) • Pinellas County Chapter of the Native Plant Society Meeting (6/4/2014) • Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Conference (4/7/2014) Suncoast CISMA Upcoming Discussions • Next meeting topic ideas– Coyotes, Wetland grasses, Tegu, Cuban Treefrog, or Feral cats. • Finalizing print of our grant funded educational poster • Developing workbook with factsheets of all our EDRR species • How to encouraging participation in workdays Nature Coast CISMA Update Presenter: Keith Morin UPDATEs: • We have had a slow year since our April general meeting where Brenda Herring presented our EDRR list. This was approved with few changes. • Steering Committee • In Feb, our five year plan was worked out and approved • SC working to establish a top five EDRR and established problem plant list for the aquatic side and publish to website. • Operations • After a vacancy, our is working again with Bob Lindemuth of FFS now filling the Chair position as of last week • Two workdays are being planned for the Sept-Dec period • Outreach • We are continuing to update the website through the Outreach committee so it is more complete. • Outreach is also going to schedule two Master Gardener EDDMaps trainings for Citrus and Sumter counties • Scheduled Events: • • We have our Fall general meeting scheduled for Sept. 10 at Brooksville SWFWMD in • Dr. Julio Medal of UF will speak on TSA biocontrol (.5 CEU avail) • Committee reports and updates Robbie Lovestrand and John Kunzer of FWC are currently developing a one day CISMA workshop on aquatic plant identification and control methods for October. Location and date TBD. • Other • Information provided through the group has led to a new agency in the CISMA getting FWC funding to complete a treatment project • We continue to have two to three general and two Steering Committee meetings throughout the year • We have approved retention of a bank account through a non-profit partner • We will have an event banner and a brochure printed by the end of the year for use at workdays, festivals, etc. East Central Florida CISMA Update Presenter: Kelli Gladding East Central Florida CISMA Update Events: -Past -Present -Future Next CISMA Call August 27, 2014 at 1:30 pm Eastern Agenda: Updates • ECISMA • Okeechobee AISTF Presentation: • Cogon Grass Beetle – Bill Overholt Florida Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) Monthly Call – Hosted by the Florida Invasive Species Partnership (FISP) participation is voluntary, we promise it will only last 1 hour, and we can guarantee that you will enjoy the conversations 4th Wednesday of Every Month at 1:30pm Except November and December For more information email kserbesoffking@tnc.org or Go to floridainvasives.org to join up for list serve announcements Now 3 Ways to Participate! 1. Online Go to: https://nethope.webex.com/nethope/ j.php?ED=161250487&UID=482708092 &PW=NZDRmYjdmYzdl&RT=MiMxMQ%3D %3D Meeting Number: 824 138 461 Meeting password: Invasive2! 2. Phone US Toll-free: 1-866-385-9623 Conference Code: 751 091 0623 Attendee ID: In WebEx prompt after logging on Enter at any time on key pad 3. Skype Skype name: nethopeandaffilliates Conference Code: 751 091 0623 Florida Invasive Species Partnership (www.FloridaInvasives.org)
