Northeast Georgia Invasive Plant Cooperative

Northeast Georgia Invasive Plant Cooperative In response to the increasing threat of invasive plants on Georgia's ecosystems, NGIPC was formed. We focus on education, outreach, and invasive removal.

Our Young Conservation Stewards (YCS) are 1 week into their summer job skills training program! They have already master...
06/15/2021

Our Young Conservation Stewards (YCS) are 1 week into their summer job skills training program! They have already mastered invasive plant identification and are making awesome progress building a new connector trail and restoring the native habitat at Southeast Clarke Park. Check out these before and after photos!

05/27/2021
05/27/2021

https://athenslandtrust.org/join-us/job-opportunities/

Looking to gain leadership experience? Outdoors education experience? Looking for the perfect summer job? Look no further! Were hiring 2 Crew Leaders to inspire and learn from the next generation of conservationists. Join this awesome team today.

05/11/2021

We're hiring two Crew Leaders and 6 Young Conservation Stewards for this summer! Apply at athenslandtrust.org. Send us a message with any questions!

A good read. Invasive plants can impact entire ecosystems.
12/14/2020

A good read. Invasive plants can impact entire ecosystems.

The impact of introduced plants on native biodiversity has emerged as a hot-button issue in ecology. But recent research provides new evidence that the displacement of native plant communities is a key cause of a collapse in insect populations and is affecting birds as well.

Howdy folks! PSA from NGIPC:Don’t Use Invasive Species in Christmas DecorationsWhen you’re selecting plants to use in yo...
12/11/2020

Howdy folks! PSA from NGIPC:

Don’t Use Invasive Species in Christmas Decorations

When you’re selecting plants to use in your holiday displays, make sure they’re not invasive. Nandina and Asian bittersweet might be abundant and colorful, but they are also nasty invasives that out-compete native plants. Don’t risk spreading them by putting them in your displays. Check out https://www.gaeppc.org/list/ to review the invasive plants in your area.

List of Non-Native Invasive Plants in Georgia: Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council List of Non-native Invasive Plants in Georgia Georgia EPPC Invasive Plant List Purpose The

12/10/2020
Our Young Conservation Stewards are halfway through their summer program! They are focusing their efforts on invasive re...
07/01/2020

Our Young Conservation Stewards are halfway through their summer program! They are focusing their efforts on invasive removal along the North Oconee River Corridor at North Oconee River Park, but are also learning about all sorts of conservation job fields and practices as the weeks go on. So far they have learned about stream ecosystem health through macro-invertebrate sampling, public speaking and professionalism, human impacts on native wildlife, arboriculture, and many other topics! We are so grateful to be able to run a program in a safe and smart way, and to provide job opportunities to local Athens youth. Check out these photos of the youth and their time in the field so far this summer!

04/17/2020

Nandina is still commonly used in landscaping. Watch below to understand why (and how) you should treat your Nandina and encourage your neighbors to do the same!

04/17/2020

Stuck at home and bored? Take care of those nasty invasive plants in your yard! Invasive removal is great way to help our natural ecosystem - from native plants, to birds & bees, to all wildlife - and can even help combat climate change! Watch the video below to learn how to identify and rid your yard of Elaeagnus, or Autumn Olive.

02/17/2020

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685 North Pope Street
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17066130122

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Introducing the new Northeast Georgia Invasive Plant Cooperative

In response to the increasing threat of invasive plant species to Georgia Piedmont ecosystems, the Northeast Georgia Invasive Plant Cooperative (NGIPC) was formed. The primary focus areas of this collaborative effort are improved land management and community outreach and engagement. Partner organizations include The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, ACC Unified Government, Keep ACC Beautiful, New Urban Forestry, UGA Cooperative Extension, and the Athens W**d Warriors. These partnerships facilitate outreach opportunities and improve connections with federal, state, and local levels of land management.

NGIPC works to increase removal of invasive plants and improve land management through volunteer coordination and development of a fee-for-service invasive management Hotshot Crew. The Hotshot Crew is comprised of local youth that are trained by New Urban Forestry and other partners to increase program implementation while providing the youth a living wage. Targeted invasive species include Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica), Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), English Ivy (Hedera helix), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Sacred Bamboo (Nandina domestica), Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata).

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