former wildlife Extension progran assistant, UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Gainesville, FL.

"To serve, advise, and develop educational programs for Florida citizens in conjunction with county extension agents and other state, county, and local organizations interested in wildlife issues." Programs are oriented toward the use, conservation, management, and appreciation of wildlife resources, and requests for such programs can be made through county Extension offices or directly with specialists.

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Caution - manage to prevent escape. May be recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed in two years.

Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years. In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group.

Invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years. Specified and limited uses may be considered by the IFAS Invasive Plants Working Group.

Invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years. Specified and limited uses may be considered by the IFAS Invasive Plants Working Group

Low Risk for invasion, therefore Not considered a problem species at this time. May be recommended by IFAS. Reassessed every 10 years.

This species was evaluated with the Predictive Tool and received an intermediate score (1-6).  The Secondary Screening was implemented, but not enough information was available to reach a conclusion.

Not considered a problem species at this time. May be recommended by IFAS. Reassessed every 10 years.

Prohibited from use in Florida according to the Federal Noxious Weed List, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) 5B-64.011 Prohibited Aquatic Plants, or FDACS 5B-57.007 Noxious Weed List.

Sarah Webb Miller

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Publications

Farmers' Opinions about Bird Conservation and Pest Management on Organic and Conventional North Florida Farms

Living with Alligators: A Florida Reality

Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success

Viviendo con los caimanes: una realidad en Florida