Emerging Invasive Species Across Illinois, Kevin Rohling, University of Illinois
Keeping tabs on the latest invasive species in our region is critical to implementing successful management strategies, such as Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR). This presentation will cover emerging invasive species based on several sources of information, including land managers, surveys, citizen science, and expert opinions. Species covered will include some new to Illinois in recent years and some species actively spreading from one region to others where they will be new invaders. Examples include Amur maple, wineberry, chaff flower, stiltgrass, spotted lanternfly, and others. Aspects of each species will be discussed, such as their ecological characteristics, current and native distributions, spread pathways, and control techniques.