A dichotomous key makes it easy to identify an unknown organism. Our dichotomous key is for invasive plants. The key allows users to identify a plant by answering a series of questions regarding the plant's appearance and attributes.
The Central Southwest Gulf Coast Region includes many different ecosystems ranging from humid, semi-tropical coastal swamps to arid, mountainous areas. Because of this, the region contains a large number of invasive species including species with a high economic impact and ruderal species. The Invasive Species Database provides baseline occurrence data of invasive species for the region but also details occurrences for areas of particular interest or environmentally sensitive areas like Coastal Plains.
Ancient Calgary-Area Fish Fading Away Many animal species are threatened because they face destruction of their land, or suffocation in the hands of a hunter. The westslope cutthroat trout, an ancient fish many anglers and environmentalists are struggling to protect, suffers that and more.
The fish is fading away, mainly due to inter... ( Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 )
Giant Ladybird Could Threaten 1,000 British Species The harlequin ladybird, originally from Asia, was first spotted in the South East in 2004 after being blown across the Channel.
However according to a recent survey the insect has now spread across the whole country, even invading houses in the autumn to hibernate over winter in warm spots. Read... ( Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 )
New Idaho Laws, Budgets Take Effect Wednesday and May Affect You Idaho agencies used options to save as many jobs as possible as they cut personnel costs by 5 percent, but some employees still may have to take unpaid time off.
The new boating law has actually been in effect since April 8, because lawmakers considered the threat of invasive mussels an emergenc... ( Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 )
Oregon's Environmental Lobby Sees 11th-hour Wins & Losses as Legislature Winds Down With Oregon's Legislature drawing to a close, Oregon environmental groups gained ground on some of their remaining top priorities over the weekend, including bills designed to attack invasive species, limit coal power and provide loans for energy efficiency improvements in homes and small businesse... ( Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 )
Upstate New York Milfoil Eradication Making Progress The Tri-County Skaneateles Lake Milfoil Project is well underway trying to rid the pristine lake of the last 10 or so acres of the invasive species.
Under the auspices of the Tri-County Skaneateles Lake Association, divers hit the water for the first time this year on May 18 and once again began pu... ( Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 )
The NBII Program is administered by the Biological Informatics Office of the U.S. Geological Survey
