NNIS - Communication Tools

Communication Tools

Prevention and partnerships are key to managing non-native invasive plants and animals. The following materials are being developed to help Forest Service employees and partners to communicate about non-native invasive species. Most of these products are in draft and suggestions are welcome. Please feel free to use and adapt these tools for local needs.

Fact Sheets

These fact sheets are useful for briefings or providing general information.

• R9 NNIS Overview
• R9 NNIS of Lake States National Forests
• R9 NNIS of New England National Forests
• R9 NNIS of Southern Tier National Forests
• R9 NNIS Accomplishments
• Weeds of the Week - Northeastern Area State & Private Forestry

NNIS Templates

We encourage the use and modification of these NNIS templates for local use. These templates are intended to create quality materials to increase awareness and prevention.

• NNIS Brochure/Pamphlet
• NNIS Outdoor Sign
• NNIS Field Guide

If you create new versions that could be used by others please contact the Eastern Region Non-natve Invasive Species Coordinator.

Training Tools

• Invasive Plants of the Eastern United States
  Web Site - Order CD
• R9 NNIS Identification Power Point
• R9 Native Species Power Point
• Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) Cookbook
• Weed Invasion - Weed curriculum for grades K-12

Display

• View photos of the display; display contents, how to order/reserve. More about the display »

Learning Kits

• View photos of the learning kits and information about their contents. See more about the learning kits »

Downloadable Video

• The USDA Forest Service in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation developed a video about the control of invasive plant species. Get the video here »
• North American Fishermain - Invasive Species Video Download

Native Species References for the East

• An introduction to using native plants in restoration projects (Dorner)
• Native Plant Framework May, 2004 [PDF, 785 KB]
• Eastern Native Species Guide - available in 2005
• Eastern Resource Directory for Native Plants [PDF, 37 pages] + Appendix [PDF, 5 pages]

Public Service Announcements

• Electronic Ads
• Print Ads
• Wildlife Forever Print Ads