In February of 2003, Chicago Wilderness and DePaul University hosted a roundtable discussion between land managers, stewards and scientists regarding the pressing concern with invasive species management, control and eradication. The following is a result of this discussion.
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A crucial component of invasive species management relies on sound science. Liam Heneghan, addresses how collaborations between land managers, volunteers and academic researchers have evolved with Chicago Wilderness and the impact science has had on the way we approach challenges in the natural world.
Liam Heneghan of DePaul University
The success of invader species in a given site varies widely and has resulted in a variety of management and planning techniques. This session focuses on these practices, their context successes and shortfalls.
Jim Anderson of Lake County
The task of managing invasive species is often met with mixed outcomes. Restoration ecologist, Ken Klick discusses the strategies and outcomes of invasive management in Lake County.
Ken Klick of Lake County Forest Preserves District
Communication of varied techniques and their results is a critical to expanding and improving invasive species management in the region. This session examines these in Barrington.
Tom Vanderpoel of Citizens for Conservation
The success of certain invasive species is may be facilitated by their impact on ecosystem functions. The session explores several ecological studies on the invasive shrub Rhamnus cathartica (European buckthorn) by DePaul University.
Liam Heneghan of DePaul University
Print versions are currently in production. For information about obtaining a print copy of the Chicago Wilderness Invasive Species Roundtable Discussion, please contact Lauren Umek at lumek@depaul.edu or 773-325-4639