OISC Threats and Opportunities Webinar: Invasive Species in Oregon

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To commemorate Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week and National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) presented a 90-minute webinar that introduced and highlighted invasive species threats and opportunities across the state, the critical network partners who manage them, and the key policies that facilitate these efforts. The webinar also provided an opportunity to showcase the OISC’s Threats & Opportunities: A Primer for Oregon Policymakers. Presentations were followed by a panel discussion with Q&A and a call for nominations for OISC awards and announcement of a new “Outstanding Local Leadership & Collaboration Award”.

A recording of the webinar can be found here: www.oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/threats-opportunities-webinar

Emerging Insect Pests Webinar (2019)

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Emerging Insect Pests Webinar

Threats to Oregon’s Agriculture, Forests, and Plant Trade

In January of 2019, the Oregon Invasive Species Council hosted a free webinar on the emerging insect pests of Oregon that are threatening the local environment and economy. Forest and agricultural pests constantly put Oregon’s industries at risk of lost profit, costly projects, and quarantines. The purpose of this webinar was to share information about key emerging invasive insect threats that could cause significant, lasting impacts to the state. Listeners learned about the current status of these insects in Oregon, how they get here, efforts to address the issues, and what people can do to stop the introduction or spread. There were short presentations from the following experts in the field:

“The Pressing Threat of Japanese Beetle to Oregon’s Nursery and Specialty Crop Growers”
Chris Hedstrom, Oregon Department of Agriculture

“Gypsy Moth: A Devastating Pest of Trees and Shrubs”
Wyatt Williams, Oregon Department of Forestry & Chris Hedstrom, Oregon Department of Agriculture

“Stay on the Look Out for Spotted Lanternfly”
Meg Raabe, USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-Plant Protection Quarantine (Presented by Chris Hedstrom due to lapse in federal funding)

“One of the Most Destructive Wood-Boring Pests: Emerald Ash Borer”
Wyatt Williams, Oregon Department of Forestry

If you’d like to learn more about this issue, see our Webinar Q&A Sheet for questions answered during and after the webinar.

Want to connect with our experts about the issues discussed in this webinar? Find their contact information below.

Chris Hedstrom, Oregon Department of Agriculture: chedstrom@oda.state.or.us

Wyatt Williams, Oregon Department of Forestry: wyatt.williams@oregon.gov

Meg Raabe, USDA-APHIS-PPQ: margaret.c.raabe@aphis.usda.gov

2012-2016 Oregon Invasive Species Action Plan (2012)

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2012-2016 Oregon Invasive Species Action Plan

The Oregon Invasive Species Council launched a planning effort in 2011 following a statewide invasive species summit and the completion of a management assessment of invasive species for the State of Oregon. This document includes the mission, vision, and core values of the Council as well as key strategic actions the Council seeks to engage in during the next four years. The Council will review progress and consider revision of these priorities in 2014.

Oregon Statewide Plans for Invasive Species (2017)

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2017-2027 The Oregon Statewide Strategic Plan for Invasive Species

The strategic plan is the product of input and engagement of many colleagues across the state that are working to protect Oregon from invasive species. The plan is organized around key invasive species management objectives that are meant to guide a comprehensive approach over the next ten years, from the perspective of the entire state, not just the Oregon Invasive Species Council or any other single agency.

2017-2019 The Oregon Statewide Action Plan for Invasive Species

The action plan is a working document that guides the implementation of the statewide strategic plan by Oregon agencies and other entities involved in invasive species control. The Council will comprehensively update the action plan every two years to keep actions relevant.