Invasiveness Criteria

From: IntarsiaCo at aol.com on 2004.08.30 at 19:38:15(12126) The complete criteria developed at University of Connecticut for invasiveness may be seen at: http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/ They include: 1. Nonindigenous 2. Naturalized. 3. Have the biologic potential for rapid and widespread dispersion and establishment. 4. Have the biologic potential for dispersing over spatial gaps away from site of introduction 5. Have the biologic potential for existing in high numbers away from intensively managed artificial habitats. Further, to be included as a Non-native Invasive Species, a species must be documented to: 6. Be widespread or at least common in a region or habitat type(s). 7. Have numerous individuals in many populations. 8. Be able to out-compete other species in the same natural plant community. 9. Have the potential for rapid growth, high seed or propagule production and dissemination, and establishment in natural plant communities. Mark Mazer Intarsia Ltd. +More Gaylordsville, Connecticut 06755-0142 USA www.therapyshapes.com USDA Zone 5 Giant Schnauzer Rescue _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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