Vermont Invasive Exotic Plant Committee
OUR GOALS:
To provide coordination and guidance on invasive exotic plant
issues so as to protect natural communities, native species,
agricultural and forestry interests, and human use and enjoyment
of Vermont's natural resources by:
Promoting cooperative efforts to address invasive exotic
plant issues
Educating the public, special interest groups and policy
makers about invasive exotic plants
Compiling information on invasive exotic plants and facilitating
access to the information
Making recommendations to the Vermont Department of Agriculture,
Food & Markets on invasive species for consideration
to the Quarantine Rule
Developing a list of alternative plants that can be used
in place of invasive exotics
Developing and maintaining a state "watch" list of invasive
exotic plants.
WHO WE ARE:
The Vermont Invasive Exotic Plant Committee is comprised
of representatives from state and federal government, non-profit
organizations, private industry, and concerned individuals.
The Committee meets semi-annually to assemble and disseminate
information about invasive exotic plants. If you are interested
in participating in VIEPC, please Contact
Us.
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