Invasive Plant Management Trainings
The next training will be held on August 17 and 18, 2023 from 9 am to 4 pm.
Since 2008, URI Cooperative Extension has offered Invasive Plant Management Trainings in cooperation with the RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) and the RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM).
The rapid establishment of invasive plant species in Rhode Island remains a threat to native ecological biodiversity. Freedom from natural predators, high seed production, and affinity for disturbed habitat sites all contribute to the success of invasive species, leaving native species to struggle for space and resources. The Invasive Plant Management Certification Program (IPMCP) trains green industry professionals working in the coastal zone to provide sustainable invasive plant management services to clients, and to facilitate restoration of degraded coastal habitats.
Are you concerned about the impact of invasive plants on our landscape? Do you want to learn how to manage invasive plants to aid in the restoration of biodiversity and degraded habitats?
Join instructors from the RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), URI Cooperative Extension and the URI Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology for a one-day workshop or a two-day certification program.
Option 1: Invasive Plant Management 101 Intensive
This full-day educational workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about invasive plant ecology, management methodologies, control strategies and restorative planting. Registration Fee: $125.00 (includes coffee/tea, lunch and training materials).
Option 2: Invasive Plant Management Certification
This two-day certification program is open to those seeking certification recognized by the RI CRMC for coastal buffer zone management permits for invasive plant management. Day 1 will cover invasive plant ecology, management methodologies, control strategies and restorative planting; while Day 2 will delve into rules and regulations related to invasive plant management in sensitive areas and associated permitting processes. The program will culminate with a site visit to a restoration project site in Narragansett, RI. Registration Fee: $250.00 (includes coffee/tea, lunch, training materials and 3-year certification pending completion of program requirements).