This program was given by educators from the the Capital Region Partnership for Invasive Species Management (PRSIM) as part of the MGV Training at the CCE in Saratoga County. We are part of the Lower Hudson PRISM.

This is a really long video. You are welcome to watch the entire video, but you only need to watch the first part (start time: 4:19 / end time: 44:09).

• What is an invasive species?
• Terminology
  • native species
  • non-native species (exotic, introduced, alien)
    
  • nuisance species (weed)
  • ornamental species
  • naturalized species
  • sleeper species
  • invasive species
    
• Characteristics of Invasive Species
• Monoculture
• Prohibited Plants
• Regulated Plants
• NY State Invasive Species Ranking System
• The Invasion Curve
• Fact Sheets and Accredited Institutions
  • NYS Invasive Species Research Institute
  • NYS Invasive Species Information
  • NYS Integrated Pest Management
    

VIDEO LINK

Watch first section (start time: 4:19 / end time: 44:09)