Invasive Species Science

Branch Chief: Jeff Morisette

Scientists with FORT’s National Institute for Invasive Species Science are taking the lead in invasive species tracking and prevention by developing models to understand and forecast invasive species distribution and spread for more effective management and interdiction.

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Science Seeks to Stem Snake Surge

Right now in Florida, non-native, giant constrictor snakes—pythons, anacondas, and the boa constrictor—are being found in the wild, and two species have established several breeding populations. The snakes pose a considerable resource management challenge for agencies charged with preserving native ecosystems and species. In this podcast, USGS research wildlife biologist Bob Reed discusses how scientific research can help us find ways to understand, manage, and control these introduced predator snakes.

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Publications:
 

 Distribution, habitat, size, and color pattern of Cnemidophorus lemniscatus (Sauria: Teiidae) on Cayo Cochino Pequeno, Honduras

 Atmospheric deposition and solute export in giant sequoia--mixed conifer watersheds in the Sierra Nevada, California

 Introduced species that invade and species that thrive in town: are these two groups cut from the same cloth?

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