Utilizing a Terrestrial Invasive Species Rapid Response Team in the Adirondacks: Results and Lessons...

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Brendan QuirionAdirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP)

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518-576-2082

Utilizing a Terrestrial Invasive Species Rapid Response Team in the Adirondacks;

Results and Lessons Learned after 3 consecutive years of Implementation

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Mission:To protect the Adirondack regionfrom the negative impacts ofnon-native, invasive species.

Goals:1. Prevent new introductions. 2. Rapidly detect and eradicate new

infestations.3. Manage existing priority infestations to

mitigate impacts.

Activities:Coordination, Prevention, Education & Outreach, Survey & Mapping,Control & Management, Monitoring, Research, Planning, Policies, Funding

Partnerships:3 coordinating staff, 1 seasonal4 principal partners (+4 new ones)30+ cooperating organizations100s of volunteers

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Lakes/Ponds

The Core Area

Roads

State Land

APIPP PRISM

ADK Park

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Lakes/Ponds

The Core Area

Roads

State Land

APIPP PRISM

ADK Park

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Lakes/Ponds

The Core Area

Roads

State Land

APIPP PRISM

ADK Park

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Lakes/Ponds

The Core Area

Roads

State Land

APIPP PRISM

ADK Park

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Lakes/Ponds

The Core Area

Roads

State Land

APIPP PRISM

ADK Park

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AssociatedStressors?

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White-tailed Deer Population Density by

County - QDMA

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History of Response Team Concept in the Adirondacks

• Known need for increased sustained seasonal capacity since APIPP’s beginning

• 2004 – email correspondence with SCA about special invasive plant management teams

• Tried to piece-meal teams together each season

• 2005 – Response team concept born and gets state wide attention through IS task force

• 2008 – Response teams were identified as potential strategy for the Adirondacks- PRISM funding achieved- Funding to pilot response team in

the Adirondacks available- Economy nose dives

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2010

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XW Phragmites australis

Infestation's Extent

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Infestation's Extent

Wetland - High Invasion Risk

Wetland - Moderate Invasion Risk

6.6 ac.

14.4 ac.

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APIPP PRISM Boundary

ADK Park Boundary

Lakes/Ponds

Wetland - High Invasion Risk~4740.4 ac.Wetland - Moderate Invasion Risk~8403.3 ac.

Terrestrial Invasive

Plant Distribution(2010)


ADK Park Boundary

NYSDOT State Routes

Lakes/Ponds

Forest Preserve

XW Common Reed

¥ Japanese Knotweed

kj Garlic Mustard

\ Purple Loosestrife

!? Giant Hogweed

! Oriental Bittersweet

_̂ Black Swallow-wort

_̂ Pale Swallow-wort

_̂ Yellow Iris

The Core Area

2011- Grant Funding Received!

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• Private foundation approaches APIPP about potential grant funding for IS projects

• $170,000 dollar/yr for 3 years

- Response team

- Paul Smith’s boat launch steward program

- Regional Inlet Invasive Plant Program

- Asian clam response in Lake George

- AuSable River Steward

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The Response Team Arrives

Brendon Quirion, 10/29/2012

Response team background, IPC, crew, managment objectives, ect.

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Management:Treat wetland and terrestrial invasive plant

infestations using best management practices

Mapping:Use GPS to identify and report locations of

infestations and assess site conditions.

Survey:Conduct extensive backcountry and road surveys

for invasive plant species

Education and Outreach:Communicate with landowners and/or the general

public about invasive plant identification and management , as needed.

Reporting:Prepare interim and final reports summarizing

project work .

Scope of Work

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Early Detection!


Essentially, what the crew did the majority of the summmer was this...

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Rapid Response!

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Black Swallow-wort 2011Black Swallow-wort 2013


Over 200 plants documented in this plot in 2011.

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Giant Hogweed 2011Giant Hogweed 2013

2011

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2011201220122013


These next slides demonstrate the progression from intial treatment through mowing to the end of the 2012 field season.

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Percent Cover

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5 5 7 10 15 18 20 25 30 35 37 38 40 45 48 50 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95

Percent Cover

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5 5 7 10 15 18 20 25 30 35 37 38 40 45 48 50 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95

Percent Cover

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5 5 7 10 15 18 20 25 30 35 37 38 40 45 48 50 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95


We finally have access to quantitative data. Glimpse into what I see. If you are truly having management success, you should see either a decline in the gross acreage of a patch or the percent cover. This site is Upper Cherry patch form the previous 2 pictures.

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2010201120122013

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No Plants Observed for 3 Consecutive Years…

Of all the Phrag. sites treated by APIPP in the “Core Area” since 2010, at least 35%

have No Plants Observed as of 2014.

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When is eradication of an infestation a realistic goal?

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Patch Size Comparison

1 Acre

1/9 Acre

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Largest known

infestation 1.06 ac.

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Japanese knotweed 2011Japanese knotweed 2013

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20132014

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No Plants Observed... Finally!

“We have not yet eliminated any patch over 300 stems through the use of glyphosate even after six to eight treatments”

“Our hope is that the introduction of imazapyr into our treatment regime in 2006 will deliver better, longer lasting results in the long-term.”

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Largest known

infestation .67 ac.

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ADK Park Boundary

The Core Area

NYSDOT State Routes

Lakes/Ponds

Forest Preserve

XW Common Reed


kj Garlic Mustard

!? Giant Hogweed




_̂ Yellow Iris

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In 3 years, APIPP coordinated management of ~70% of all

infestations mapped within the “Core Area”


ADK Park Boundary

The Core Area

NYSDOT State Routes

Lakes/Ponds

Forest Preserve

XW Common Reed


kj Garlic Mustard

!? Giant Hogweed




_̂ Yellow Iris

They’re Coming Back!

Utilizing a Terrestrial Invasive Species Rapid Response Team in the Adirondacks: Results and Lessons...

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