Welcome to iMapInvasives
Invasive species are widely considered to be one the greatest threats to biodiversity (Wilson, 2001). This is a nationwide problem encompassing many different non-native plants, animals, and even microbial pathogens. There are many individuals, public agencies and private organizations working to manage invasive species. Having access to strategic invasive species location information can support and enhance this important invasive species management work.
A consortium has formed to develop an on-line, GIS-based, all-taxa invasive species mapping tool to be called iMapInvasives which will focus on serving the needs of invasive species managers. A particular emphasis will be placed on applications designed to aid in Early Detection/Rapid Response efforts. The initial consortium is comprised of five partners: the natural heritage program of the state of Florida (Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI), the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP), The Nature Conservancy in Oregon, and the Global Invasive Species Team of The Nature Conservancy (TNC-GIST), and NatureServe.