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Developing Regional Invasive Species Watch Lists: Colorado as a Case Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2017

Hilary R. Drucker ,
Cynthia S. Brown  and
Thomas J. Stohlgren
Hilary R. Drucker*
Affiliation:
Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
Cynthia S. Brown
Affiliation:
Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
Thomas J. Stohlgren
Affiliation:
U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, 2150 Centre Ave. Bldg. C, Fort Collins, CO 80526-8118
*
Corresponding author's E-mail: hilary.drucker@colostate.edu
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Abstract

It is essential that we improve our ability to predict which nonnative species will become invasive in order to prevent their introduction and spread. Past attempts to foresee invasions have met with limited success, but increased computing power, increased availability of information about exotic species, and comprehensive evaluations of invasion potential are improving our ability to predict which species are likely to invade most successfully. We used data from Colorado and other states to develop an effective means of predicting the spread of invasive plant species among states. Qualitative criteria were used to develop a numerical threat index, which rates potential invaders based on distribution and abundance with respect to climate, biological characteristics, and preferred habitats of the species. Out of a compiled list of 388 species, we identified six invasive nonnative plants that are highly likely to invade Colorado, 10 with medium invasive potential and five with low potential. Species found to be likely to invade Colorado included garlic mustard, smooth distaff thistle, and Syrian beancaper.

Keywords

Garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata (Bieb.) Cavara & Grande ALAPEsmooth distaff thistle, Carthamus lanatus L. CAULASyrian beancaper, Zygophyllum fabago L. ZYGFABiological invasioninvasion predictionrisk assessment
Type
Case Study
Information
Invasive Plant Science and Management , Volume 1 , Issue 4 , October 2008 , pp. 390 - 398
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Copyright © Weed Science Society of America 

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