Maine Invasive Species Network

The Director of Conservation Science (DoCS) will oversee the organization’s implementation of VCE’s identified strategic goals and program objectives in the new five-year strategic plan. When the time comes for developing the next strategic plan, s/he will provide key leadership in the development of science program goals and objectives. For more information, see full advertisement […]

Maine Natural Areas Program is recruiting for an Invasive Plant Biology Intern for the summer months, to work on invasive terrestrial and wetland plants. Please see the full job posting at https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/about/invasives_intern.htm. Preference will be given to applications received by Monday, March 9, 2020.

with Gary Mitchell $13 Register This class will focus on what woody invasive species are and where they come from, why they are bad for our native ecosystem, how to identify our most common species and finally, how to remove these species.  For the last ten years Gary Mitchell has been actively removing woody invasive species […]

The list of webinars presented as a part of this effort is available at: NISAW 2020

The February 5 webinar Pretty but pungent: the curious case of the callery pear will provide a general overview of the introduction, range, impact and possible management strategies for callery pear in the U.S. This species is already in Northeast and is probably starting to become an invader.

North America Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) on-line Invasive Species Management Training Program, Feb 3-May 20 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 ISM (Invasive Species Management) – including strategies and methods for Prevention, Early Detection […]

Variable milfoil, Myriophyllum heterophyllum, is now in Big Lake in Washington County. For more information, see https://downeastlakes.org/invasive-milfoil-in-big-lake/.

Biological Science Technician (Vegetation) Acadia National Park National Park Service Responsibilities GS-0404-05 – Work will consist primarily of serving as a crew member on a 2-5 person field team removing non-native plants from the park using herbicide as well as with manual and mechanical means. GS-0404-06 – Incumbent is expected to perform a leadership role […]

Please SAVE THE DATE of Tuesday, 3/24/2020, for the Maine Invasive Species Network Annual Meeting. It will take place on the beautiful campus of Colby College in Waterville. More details to follow.

Invasive Species in North America, Oct 16 2-3pm CST, Dr. David Coyle presenter What are the most impactful invasive species? (insects, fungi, & plants), how are they distributed & what are the proven and potential management strategies? This webinar will give an update on some of the most impactful invasive species in North America, including […]