The Tools We Use

From Geographic Information Systems, to citizen science data, and socio-economic analysis, some of the tools APIPP uses to approach our work are below: 

EARLY DETECTION

iMapInvasvies is a free, mobile mapping software that shows the location and distribution of invasive species across our area. With the ability to alert conservation professionals as soon as an emerging infestation is found, iMapInvasives helps ensure that Rapid Response is possible.  

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Tourism, real estate, agriculture, built infrastructure, drinking water, and forestry practices are all impacted by invasive species to our area. ‘The Actual and Potential Economic Impact of Invasive Species in the Adirondacks (2014),’ explores what impacts invasive species can have on important parts of the region’s economic stability. 

EVALUATING SPECIES

With so many different species to consider across such a large area, APIPP and partners use a shared framework to evaluating the pressures and management potential of different invasive species - the New York State Invasive Species Council’s Species Tier List and threat ranking assessment for non-native plants and animals are two such frameworks.

PROJECT FEASIBILITY

Invasive Plant Management Decision Analysis Tool (IPMDAT).  Jointly developed between the Nature Conservancy and iMapInvasives, IPMDAT helps natural resource managers measure different factors to consider in creating effective invasive species control projects or what else is needed before getting started.

RAPID RESPONSE AND PREVENTION

APIPP regularly reviews our “Best Management Practices for the Control of Invasive Species” in order to ensure that our Program’s approach to chemical, manual, and cultural controls and prevention strategies are the most up to date. 

SPATIAL ANALYSIS 

The New York Natural Heritage Program developed the NY State Invasive Species Prioritization Model to understand where to prioritize conservation efforts and carry out EDRR activities in order to protect areas with both high ecological value and increased risk from the spread of invasive species.