Currently, there are three ways to easily report invasive plant occurrences and/or request assistance with identification. We will discuss each of these reporting methods so that you can choose which is most appropriate for your purposes. In all cases, the same basic information is needed: A detailed location description that includes items such as the milepost and significant landmarks such as road signs, utility poles etc., latitude and longitude also helps but aren’t necessary in all situations. Digital photos of the plant that include flower or fruit, stem, and leaves; What species you think it might be.

Report by Phone

Reporting the location of suspected invasive plant species and other suspected invasive species is of utmost importance. If a priority species is new to an area and is managed early, it is more likely to be eradicated from the area than if it is well established. Invasive species managers call this Early Detection and Rapid Response.

1-877-invasiv (4682748)

You can call this number to report any type of invasive species. Calling this number may be best used when you don’t have access to the internet and need to tell someone about an infestation immediately. The phone number directly calls the statewide invasive species management coordinator with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG). The ADFG coordinator will pass the information along to an appropriate invasive plant manager.

Report Online

www.alaskainvasivesreporter.org

The UAF CES hosts a web form to report and ask questions about invasive plants, insects, and plant diseases. This web form is encouraged to be used for general inquiries of identification, to query CES faculty and staff about control, and to report the location of priority species. Messages sent through this web portal are routed to CES personnel who forward the information along to local offices and contact to provide assistance as needed. When a priority species is reported CES contacts the appropriate land manager to initiate control work.

Submission through the web form benefits from providing good location descriptions and good pictures. Location descriptions should include items such as the nearest community, road name and milepost, and nearby landmarks such as light posts, parking lots etc. Take pictures of plant parts such as leaves, flowers, and fruits. Please provide your contact information and any other pertinent information you have about the site and infestation.

Report on the App

Mobile App

CES also has a mobile application that works offline and serves two purposes. First, it has an invasive plant identification guide. Second, it works with another app EddMapS that has a geo-referenced reporting function that can be used in place of the web form.