NETC08 session 1009

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Session Name: Taming Invasive Plants: A Solution For Your Life
Session Number: 1009
Location: Bellamy
Day and Time: Thursday, 11:15 - 11:30 am
Format: Showcase
Topic: eLearning / Distance Education
Level: Introductory

Session Abstract:

A TAME Invasive Plants portal has been created to provide new avenues for educational outreach efforts for invasive plant issues currently being addressed by Extension Agents and Specialists throughout Florida. High priority invasive plants being addressed are tropical soda apple, Brazilian pepper-tree, melaleuca and old world climbing fern. Online courses have been developed for inclusion on four TAME sites: TAME Brazilian Pepper-tree, TAME Melaleuca, TAME Old World Climbing Fern and TAME Tropical Soda Apple. Online CEU courses for professional land managers tackling these invasive plants are currently available to the public through the new TAME Invasive Plants portal. These online courses are updated with new, research-based information and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act and are formatted for use via pocket PC's.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of these courses, course participants will be able to:
  1. Effectively manage high priority invasive pest plants such as Brazilian Pepper-tree, Melaleuca, Tropical Soda Apple and Old World Climbing Fern.
  2. Use herbicides in an effective manner that is safe for people and the environment.
  3. Understand the role of biological control and IPM in the management of invasive plant species.
The primary audience for this coursework includes pesticide applicators licensed through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers under F.S. Ch. 482 and Ch. 487. Members of the general public who need training to manage these invasive plants on their personal properties may also benefit from this coursework. Upon completion of the various TAME courses, participants can submit their completed coursework for grading. Students with a 70% or better will receive continuing education units (CEU's) from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services toward renewal of their Ch. 482 and Ch. 487 pesticide licenses.


Led By: Ken Gioeli, Extension Agent III / Natural Resources, University of Florida / IFAS


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