Jess Wenick 20200211 2020 tabular digital data Interior Region 11 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/133160 Jess Wenick 20200211 2020 publication Interior Region 11 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/131502 The IPIEDT is an Access Database file. The user responds to questions in a “yes/no/unknown” format or chooses from a list of states or conditions that best describe the situation. Each descriptive response corresponds to a numerical value which is then used to calculate species and area scores and generate ranked lists. A higher species or area score correlates to a higher priority for inventory. The workshop's resulting data tables are archived so that the results of the workshop are preserved if the master database receives changes based on new threats or areas. The Invasive Plant Species and Area Prioritization Workshop products include an IPIEDT Access database and 2-3 stand-alone CSV outputs. This metadata documents the IPIEDT database for Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex that was produced as the result of the Invasive Plant Species and Area Prioritization Workshop, held in February, 2020. This database represents a snapshot of the results of prioritization of species on the refuge, following the Invasive Plant Prioritization Workshop. This data was exported using the IPIP Power Tools (https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/131590) and is provided in an open data format that uses descriptive values in the table (rather than coded values as are in the original IPIEDT database itself), these are described in the Entity and Attribute section of the metadata. The IPIEDT (also known as IPIP or IPIEDPT) is comprised of three main sections: 1) Area Prioritization, 2) Species Prioritization, and 3) Area-Species Link. These sections each create an output table and these are also archived and described separately in an open format. The Area Prioritization section is used to rank areas within a defined spatial scope (the ‘project’) based on expert opinion and available data regarding site condition, sensitive resources, management priority, and risk of invasive plant introduction and spread. The Species Prioritization section is used to rank non-native plant species across a ‘project’ based on known ‘invasiveness’ of the species in the larger landscape, site-specific ecological impacts, known species abundance and distribution, potential for introduction or further spread, and legal mandates. The Area-Species Link is used to identify species priorities for individual areas within the ‘project’ and pulls information from the Species Prioritization and Area Prioritization Sections. This metadata describes data outputs, created by the IPIEDT (an Access Database tool developed by the USFWS). The tool requires Microsoft Access 2010 or later. A full users guide for the tool can be found at https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/192142 20200211 20200211 publication date Complete None planned Kauai, Hawaii -159.7865 -159.2963 22.2319 21.8640 ISO 19115 Topic Category biota USFWS IPIP IPIEDPT IPIEDT Planning Workshop Database Prioritization Habitat Management USGS Thesaurus invasive species nonindigenous species weeds USFWS Hawaii Hanalei Huleia Kilauea Point None. None. Users are advised to read the dataset's metadata thoroughly to understand appropriate use and data limitations. These data are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The data have not received final approval by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and are provided on the condition that neither the USFWS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the data. The findings and conclusions about these data are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Jess Wenick U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invasive Species Coordinator mailing

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Portland Oregon 97232 USA (360) 831-7930 jess_wenick@fws.gov The IPIEDT is an Access Database file developed by the USFWS. The tool requires Microsoft Access 2010 or later. Giselle Block Utah State University version 4.0 application/service Sacramento, CA USFWS, Pacific Southwest Region, Inventory and Monitoring Initiative The development of the Invasive Plant Inventory and Early Detection Prioritization Tool (IPIEDT) has been a joint undertaking of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Inventory and Monitoring Initiative (Region 8) and Utah State University. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Utah State University. 2015. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. USFWS, National Wildlife Refuge System, Pacific Southwest Region, Inventory and Monitoring Program, Sacramento, CA. 136pp. https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/47680 We standardized plant scientific names using the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (http://www.itis.gov). The pre-workshop species review removed species that are native, considered agricultural or public use nuisances that pose little to no threat to the refuge, are not known to occur or be spreading in areas adjacent to the refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 20210114 tabular digital data https://systems.fws.gov/pups/ Digital and/or Hardcopy National Wildlife Refuge System Pesticide Use Proposal System (PUPS) species names University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health tabular digital data https://www.eddmaps.org/ Digital and/or Hardcopy EDDMapS (2019) species names U.S. Department of Agriculture 20130101 tabular digital data https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/home Digital and/or Hardcopy USDA PLANTS Database (2013) species names Species List Development: The process of developing a weed prioritization list includes compiling existing data, identifying refuge and partners to participate, planning and implementing the three-day workshop, interpreting and fine-tuning of results based on local expertise, and reporting. In preparation for the workshop, Branch of Refuge Biology (FWS) and refuge staff gathered resources such as refuge conservation priorities and invasive plant management history and created a comprehensive non-native plant list. Lists are constructed from refuge records, the National Wildlife Refuge System Pesticide Use Proposal System (PUPS), other refuge plant species lists (documented and undocumented), and noxious weed lists from the state and surrounding counties. The list development process also utilized EDDMapS (2019), the USDA PLANTS Database (2013), and the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s weed species fact sheets (2019) for additional weed species information. All plants in the list have standardized plant scientific names using the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (http://www.itis.gov) accepted scientific name. The pre-workshop species review removed species that are native, considered agricultural or public use nuisances that pose little to no threat to the refuge, are not known to occur or be spreading in areas adjacent to the refuge. See Workshop final report for details about list development. USDA PLANTS Database (2013) EDDMapS (2019) National Wildlife Refuge System Pesticide Use Proposal System (PUPS) 20181101 Species Prioritization: The Invasive Plant Inventory and Early Detection Prioritization Tool uses a variety of criteria to rank areas and species for inventory. It is comprised of three main sections: 1) Species Prioritization, 2) Area Prioritization, and 3) Optional: Area-Species Link (ranks species within specified areas rather than on a refuge-wide scale). The IPIP workshop uses an Access Database tool (IPIEDT) in which the user responds to multiple-choice questions, grouped within categories to characterize a species or area that best describe the situation. Each descriptive answer correlates to a numerical value; the scores for a species or area are then summed to provide a total score. The higher the total score, the higher the priority for that species or area for future inventory. In the final step, species and areas are ranked according to their scores. All sections were completed. See Workshop final report for details about species prioritization. 20210201 Customizing Criteria for Prioritization: In order to capture the unique management needs of the Refuge lands and species, standard definitions used throughout an IPIP workshop and used within the Access Database tool (IPIEDT) can be adjusted to meet the needs of the Team. See Workshop final report for details about customizations to criteria for prioritization. *Changes were made to the criteria to make it more applicable to the refuge. Select definitions were customized to meet the needs of the Refuge, and were defined as follows:some ranges were scored using with decimal places rather than integers and were assigned to Invasiveness that were modified/adapted from the Alaska Nature Serve definitions. See report for more details. If there are no threatened or endangered species criteria for the refuge's areas those scores are not applicable to the refuge since it does not host any of these species. Therefore, in those cases, this criterion will be left blank and manually adjust the Area Description scoring formula to account for this (total values of Ecological Integrity, Innate Resistance to Invasion, and Importance to Other Priority Natural Resources of Conservation Concern/3 * 0.4). Therefore, it is important to note that the total area scores within the IPIP database itself are not accurate. The scores are manually adjusted for the final report. 20181101 Species Table Criteria: Species-level criteria are focused on invasiveness, proximity to the project scope, current and potential distribution, ecological impacts, and any legal mandates for each species that occurs within or adjacent to the project scope. Each species was categorized using these criteria. In addition to the species found on Refuge lands, weed species found in surrounding areas were also prioritized. This list provides an opportunity to highlight EDRR species on adjacent lands and waters and which may threaten the Refuge in the future. See Workshop final report for details about species prioritization. 20181114 Area Prioritization: Prior to and during the area workshop, Refuge and Branch staff developed a strategy for identifying the scale of defined areas based on management units, refuge units, habitats, etc. The group had a discussion of the refuge-specific considerations (e.g. staffing structure at Refuge vs. Complex scale, management capacity/accessibility limitations). Based on this information, the team subdivided the Refuge into distinct areas for inventory. The final list of areas were defined by units and habitat types. Areas with high ecological integrity, low resistance to invasion, high importance to conservation priorities, high density of vectors or vector pathways, and low perceived abundance of invasive plants are a higher priority for inventory and thus receive the highest area prioritization scores. The area prioritization list highlights areas on the refuge where inventory and EDRR needs can be focused during future assessments. See Workshop final report for details about area prioritization. 20181114 Area-Species Link Table: See Workshop final report for details about area-species linkages (this table is optional and may not be populated for every workshop). The are-species link section of the invasive species inventory prioritization tool is generated from information in the species and area prioritization sections and refined with additional information to identify area-specific species priorities (versus project scale). This is an optional section of the tool that may be useful in reducing the number of inventory target species for areas identified as a high priority for inventory. Criteria here consider the status of each species and the risk of impacting ecosystem structure and function within the area. 20181114 Data Sharing and Archiving: Full Access database is archived in a zipped file on The Service Catalog (ServCat). Final scores as reported in the final report are exported to a .CSV format file for distribution and sharing. The CSV file contains all of the data in the database in a flattened, open data format. The exported scores and weighting for the three sections of the IPIP Workshop outputs are archived in three separate tables: 1) Species Table, 2) Area Table, 3) Area-Species Link Table (Optional). All of these are made available on the Service Catalog (ServCat). The workshop has a final report with all details about scoring or criteria customizations and other exceptions that may have occurred at the Workshop. 20210201 KNWRC_IPIP_Species_Archive.xlsx (Export_IPIP_Species_Archive) This section of the tool is used to rank invasive plant species for inventory. Species-level criteria is focused on invasiveness, proximity to the project scope, current and potential distribution, ecological impacts, and any legal mandates for each species that occur within or adjacent to the project scope. As in the area prioritization section, each category has multiple criteria and possible sub-criteria, each contributing to the final species score. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. scientificName Scientific Name Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) commonName Common Name Producer defined ITIS_TSN Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN) Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) invasiveness_systemThe system used for scoring.Producer defined - R1 Custom Custom Custom numeric scale used for Legacy Region 1. Producer defined - R1 Custom invasiveness_invasivenessSpecies invasiveness scores are generated from either a custom ranking score developed by workshop participants, or one of five existing ranking systems: California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC 2006), Invasiveness Ranking System for Non-native Plants of Alaska (Carlson et. al. 2008), Ranking Invasive Exotic Plant Species in Virginia (Heffernan et al. 2001), NatureServe (NatureServe Explorer 2014), and Invasive Non-native Plants that Threaten Wildlands in Arizona (AWIPWG 2005). Criteria used to characterize invasiveness vary among systems, but common criteria include: 1) ecological impacts (e.g., to wildlands or natural abiotic processes), 2) biological characteristics including dispersal ability (e.g., reproductive capacity), and 3) distribution (see Appendix C, Table C-1). Factors unique to one or more of the ranking systems include ease of control and scientific documentation. If a species has not been previously ranked by one of these systems, other sources of information, such as expert opinion, may be used. Alternatively, if time and resources permit, an invasiveness ranking may be calculated using the NatureServe invasive species assessment protocol (Morse et al. 2004). Rationale and Assumptions: Species considered highly invasive by state or larger landscape ranking systems have the potential to cause significant ecological and economic harm at a local scale and should be considered a high priority for detection and subsequent eradication or control.Producer defined - R1 Custom Insignificant Score=0. Species represents an insignificant threat to native species and ecological communities. Producer defined - R1 Custom Low / Insignificant Score=1. Species represents a relatively low threat to native species and ecological communities. IPIEDT Low Score=1.0-2.9. Species represents a significant but relatively low threat to native species and ecological communities. Producer defined - R1 Custom Medium / Insignificant Score=1. Species represents an insignificant-to-moderate threat to native species and ecological communities. IPIEDT Medium / Low Score=3.0-4.9. Species represents a low-to-moderate threat to native species and ecological communities. Producer defined - R1 Custom Medium Score=5.0-6.9. Species represents moderate threat to native species and ecological communities. Producer defined - R1 Custom High / Low Score=5. Plant species represents a low-to-severe threat to native species and ecological communities. IPIEDT High / Medium Score=7.9-8.9. Plant species represents a moderate-to-severe threat to native species and ecological communities. Producer defined - R1 Custom High Score=9.0-10. Plant species represents a severe threat to native species and ecological communities. Producer defined - R1 Custom invasiveness_infoNot UsedProducer defined Not Specified Not Used Producer defined invasiveness_info_notes Comments from workshop participants Producer defined status_proximityThe proximity of the invasive species relative to the project scope. Select the statement that best describes the proximity of the species to the project area. Rationale and Assumptions: Invasive species that are already documented in the project scope, or in close proximity, should be considered as a target for inventory or early detection.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. >100 miles (>160 km) Score=1. The species has not been documented or is not believed to occur within 100 miles of the project scope. IPIEDT <100 miles (<160 km) Score=3. The species has been documented or is believed to occur within 100 miles of the project scope. IPIEDT <50 miles (<80 km) Score=5. The species has been documented or is believed to occur within 50 miles of the project scope. IPIEDT <10 miles (<16 km) Score=7. The species has been documented or is believed to occur within 10 miles of the project scope. IPIEDT <1 mile (<2 km) Score=9. The species has been documented or is believed to occur within 1 mile of the project scope. IPIEDT Within the Project Scope Score=10. The species is documented or is believed to occur within the project scope. IPIEDT status_abundanceThe documented or estimated abundance of the species within the project scope. Rationale and Assumptions: A species with low abundance would score higher. Detecting and eradicating an invasive species at the early stages of invasion prevents future economic and ecological harm.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Not Within Project Scope Score=0. Not Within Project Scope. IPIEDT Low (<10%) Score=10. 10% of the project scope is infested. by the species. IPIEDT Moderate (10-25%) Score=7. 10-25% of the project scope is infested by the species. IPIEDT High (25-60%) Score=3. >25-60% of the project scope is infested by the species. IPIEDT Very High (>60%) Score= 1. >60% of the project scope is infested by the species. IPIEDT Unknown Score=7. The abundance of the species within the project scope is unknown. IPIEDT status_habitatThe proportion of additional suitable habitat within the project scope within which a species could spread under current management practices. For species not documented or known to occur within the project scope, the estimated amount of available suitable habitat within the project scope if it were introduced. Rationale and Assumptions: Areas containing suitable habitat for an invasive species, but are not yet occupied, are at higher risk for invasion and should be considered a priority for detection and subsequent eradication or control. Species with higher levels of unoccupied habitat will score higher.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. No Additional Habitat Score=0. No further suitable habitat present within the project scope, or all available habitat is occupied. IPIEDT No Habitat Score=0. No suitable habitat present within the project scope. IPIEDT Low Available Habitat Score=3. Additional suitable habitat is limited (<10% of project scope); species not likely to spread further. IPIEDT Low Suitable Habitat Score=3. Limited suitable habitat within the project scope (<10% of scope). IPIEDT Moderate Available Habitat Score=7. Additional suitable habitat for further spread is moderate (10-30%). IPIEDT Moderate Suitable Habitat Score=7. Moderate amount of suitable habitat within the project scope (10-30% of scope). IPIEDT High Available Habitat Score=10. Suitable habitat exists throughout the project scope (>30%) for further spread. IPIEDT High Suitable Habitat Score=10. High amount of suitable habitat within the project scope (>30% of scope). IPIEDT Unknown Available Habitat Score=7. Unknown percent of available habitat for further spread within the project scope. IPIEDT Unknown Suitable Habitat Score=7. Unknown amount of suitable habitat within the project scope. IPIEDT status_infoNot UsedProducer defined Not Specified Not Used Producer defined status_info_notes Comments from workshop participants Producer defined impacts_impactsThe abiotic and biotic impacts to natural resources of conservation concern within the project scope where the species occurs. This criterion applies only to species known to occur within the project scope. Rationale and Assumptions: Species that already have a high negative effect are higher priority for inventory and management. Examples of negative impact on abiotic processes: change in fire frequency or intensity; alters hydrologic regimes; effects a change in salinity, alkalinity, or pH; changes erosion and sedimentation rates, etc. Examples of negative impact on community structure of composition: covers canopy or creates new canopy; competition and/or suppression with native vegetation, etc. Definitions adapted from “An Invasive Species Assessment Protocol: Evaluating non-native plants for their impact on biodiversity, version 1” (Morse et. al. 2004).Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. None Score=0. No current negative effect. IPIEDT Low Score=1. No current perceivable, or very minimal, negative impact on abiotic processes and community structure and composition. IPIEDT Medium Score=3. The species has a mild negative effect on abiotic processes and community structure and composition. IPIEDT High Score=7. The species currently is causing significant alteration of abiotic processes and community structure and composition. IPIEDT Very High Score=10. The species currently is causing major alterations or disruptions to abiotic ecosystem processes and community structure and composition. IPIEDT Unknown Score=7. The current negative effect of the species on priority resources or abiotic processes is undocumented or unknown. IPIEDT impacts_infoNot UsedProducer defined Not Specified Not Used Producer defined impacts_info_notes Comments from workshop participants Producer defined legal_legalThis species is on the state or county noxious weed list OR is considered a high management priority by a local weed management area(s), early detection network, or other cooperative partnership.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. No Score=0. This species is not on the state or county noxious weed list AND is not considered a high management priority by a local weed management area(s), early detection network, or other cooperative partnership. IPIEDT Yes Score=10. This species is on the state or county noxious weed list OR is considered a high management priority by a local weed management area(s), early detection network, or other cooperative partnership. IPIEDT legal_infoNot UsedProducer defined Not Specified Not Used Producer defined legal_info_notes Comments from workshop participants Producer defined score_invasiveness Calculated field used 'invasiveness_invasiveness' field and 'weight_invasiveness'. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 0.6 2.0 weight_invasiveness Weight applied to the final scoring for Invasiveness. Producer defined 0.2 0.2 score_status Calculated field used Species Proximity Score, Current Abundance Score, Habitat Suitability Score field and weighting. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 0.8 4.0 weight_status Weight applied to the final scoring for Status. Producer defined 0.4 0.4 score_impacts Calculated field used Impacts field and weighting. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 0.3 3.0 weight_impacts Weight applied to the final scoring for Impacts. Producer defined 0.3 0.3 score_legal Calculated field used Legal field and weighting Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 0 1 weight_legal Weight applied to the final scoring for Legal. Producer defined 0.1 0.1 score_total Each criterion of the Species Section receives a score from 0-10. Each section category is assigned a default weight, which can be changed by the user. For categories with single criteria (such as the Invasiveness category), the score is multiplied by the category weight for a category total. The total species is the sum of category scores. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 2.5 9.4 KNWRC_OI_IPIEDT_AreasTable2021_Archive.xlsx (Export_IPIP_Areas_Archive_Weigh) This section of the tool is used to rank areas for inventory. Ranking criteria are focused on ecological integrity, importance to natural resources of concern, perceived status of invasive plant species and risk of invasion (including vector pathways, disturbance and use patterns). These criteria are applied to each defined area of the project scope. Areas can be defined by existing management area boundaries (such as management units across a refuge, refuges within a complex, or refuges across a region) and/or landcover boundaries (such as watersheds, ecosystems, vegetation community types) Like other public lands, refuges are susceptible to plant invasions due to multiple vector pathways (the route between a possible source region to an area of introduction, by which the vector travels; i.e., waterways, roads, trails, etc.) as well as sharing borders with developing communities and private lands. These vector pathways, as well as inherent habitat characteristics, disturbance (both environmental and anthropogenic), and other use patterns are considered in the area prioritization section. Producer defined area Name of Area Producer defined description_integrityEcological Integrity - The structure, composition, and functions of an ecosystem(s) within the bounds of natural or historic disturbance regimes (Rocchio and Crawford 2011). Areas with high ecological integrity are relatively unimpaired across a range of ecological attributes and spatial and temporal scales (De Leo and Levin 1997). Areas with relatively high ecological integrity often have high conservation value and are a priority for preventing or reducing human‐induced threats such as invasive species.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Good Score=7. Ecosystem(s) of the area is not among the highest quality, but exhibit favorable characteristics regarding major ecological attributes functioning within the bounds of natural disturbance regimes. Characteristics include: largely natural habitats with minimal fragmentation and few human‐induced threats (e.g., contaminants, invasive species); vegetation structure and composition, soils and hydrology are within natural ranges of variation; invasive species are uncommon/rare and/or have minimal negative impact; many key plant and animal indicators are present. IPIEDT Fair Score=3. Ecosystem(s) of the area contains a number of unfavorable characteristics in terms of major ecological attributes and natural disturbance regimes. Characteristics of this ecosystem would include: moderately fragmented natural habitat with several human‐induduced threats; biotic and abiotic factors are outside their natural range of variation; a moderate number of human induced threats are present; invasive species are moderately abundant and/or have moderate negative impacts; many of the key plant and animal indicators are absent. Management is needed to maintain or restore major ecological attributes. IPIEDT Poor Score=1. Ecosystem(s) of the area is severely altered with respect to major ecological attributes. Characteristics include: little natural habitat and very fragmented; biotic and abiotic factors are severely altered well beyond their natural range of variation; a relatively high number of human induced threats are present; invasive species exert a strong negative impact; most (if not all) key plant and animal indicators are absent. There may be little long‐term conservation value without intense management and restoration, and such restoration may be difficult or uncertain. IPIEDT Very Good Score=10. Ecosystem(s) of the area believed to be, on a global or range‐wide scale, among the highest quality examples with respect to major ecological attributes functioning within the bounds of natural disturbance regimes. Characteristics include: the landscape contains natural habitats that are essentially unfragmented (reflective of intact ecological processes) and with little to no human‐induced threats (e.g., contaminants, invasive species); vegetation structure and composition, soils and hydrology are within natural ranges of variation; invasive species are essentially absent or have negligible negative impact; key native plant and animal indicators are present. IPIEDT description_resistanceInnate Resistance to Invasion The innate capacity of an ecosystem to resist establishment of invasive plant species. Areas with low innate resistance to invasion are a priority for early detection and rapid response. Factors that can influence resistance include native plant cover and diversity, abiotic conditions (such as nutrient levels, soil or water quality, hydrology) and natural disturbance regimes (such as flooding, fire). Areas where native plants occupy most bare ground or capture almost all light at the soil surface can limit establishment of invasive plants (Hobbs and Huenneke 1992). Areas with greater plant diversity occupy a greater variety of resources and thereby can limit the ability of non‐native species to obtain resources that are not already occupied or used (Naeem 2000, Lockwood et. al. 2010). Areas with relatively extreme abiotic conditions (e.g., highly saline, low nutrient levels) can limit invasive plant establishment. Disturbance, whether natural or human‐caused often facilitates or creates opportunities for invasion (Lockwood et. al. 2010). Here, we are focused on natural disturbance regimes. Human‐induced disturbance factors are addressed in another section of IPIP.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. High Score=1. Two or more of the following characteristics are present: high plant species richness, <10% bare ground, low frequency and intensity of natural disturbance events, abiotic conditions stressful (e.g., high salinity, low nutrient levels, regular flooding). IPIEDT Moderate Score=5. Two or more of the following characteristics are present: moderate plant species richness, 10‐50% bare ground, moderate frequency and intensity of natural disturbance events, neutral abiotic conditions. IPIEDT Low Score=10. Two or more of the following characteristics are present: Low plant species richness, >50% bare ground, high frequency and intensity of natural disturbance events (e.g., fire, hurricanes, extreme tides) and relatively non‐stressful abiotic conditions. IPIEDT Unknown Score=5. The innate resistance to invasive plants is unknown. IPIEDT description_importanceGovThe relative importance of the area to federal or state listed endangered or threatened species as it relates to the presence or proximity of a species or its habitat. Areas important to listed species are a high priority for detecting and removing threats such as invasive plants.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. High Score=10. The area contains listed species habitat AND one or more listed species have been documented in the area in the last 10 years. IPIEDT Medium Score=5. The area contains listed species habitat or is adjacent to areas that support listed species, but listed species have not been documented in the area in the last 10 years. IPIEDT Low Low=0. The area does not support listed species or listed species habitat. IPIEDT Unknown Score=5. It is unknown whether the area contains listed species habitat or when listed species have been documented in the area. IPIEDT description_importanceOtherImportance to Other Priority Natural Resources of Conservation Concern The relative importance of the area to other natural resources of priority conservation concern as it relates to the presence or proximity of a natural resource. This includes species, communities or ecosystems that are designated as species of special conservation concern by local, regional, state, national or international organizations. Areas important to priority natural resources of conservation concern are a high priority for detecting and removing invasive plants.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. High Score=10. The area currently supports natural resources of priority conservation concern. IPIEDT Low Score=0. The area does not support priority resources of conservation concern and is not adjacent to areas that do support priority resources of conservation concern. IPIEDT Medium Score=5. The area does not support priority resources of conservation concern but is immediately adjacent to areas that do. IPIEDT Unknown Score=5. It is unknown whether the area supports natural resources of conservation concern. IPIEDT description_infoNot UsedProducer defined Not Specified Producer defined description_info_notes Notes Producer defined << empty cell >> Producer defined Notes - free text risk_anthropogenicAnthropogenic Disturbances. The intensity, duration, and frequency of human‐caused disturbance events. Disturbance facilitates invasive plant invasions and can be described as a “relatively discrete event in time that disrupts ecosystem, community, or population structure and changes resources, substrate availability, or the physical environment” (Lockwood et. al. 2007, White and Pickett 1985). Here we are focused on anthropogenic disturbances such as restoration/enhancement activities, regular maintenance activities resource extraction and toxic spills. Areas that are exposed to intense, frequent, or long‐duration disturbance events are at high risk for invasion and therefore should be a priority for invasive plant detection and removal.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Low Anthropogenic Disturbance IPIEDT High Anthropogenic Disturbance Score=10. The area has experienced high levels of anthropogenic disturbance (e.g., high intensity, duration, or frequency) relative to other areas within the project scope in the last 10 years. IPIEDT Medium Anthropogenic Disturbance Score=5. The area has experienced moderate levels of anthropogenic disturbance (e.g., moderate intensity, duration, or frequency) relative to other areas within the project scope in the last 10 years. IPIEDT risk_pathAquaticAquatic Pathways The distribution and density of aquatic pathways such as rivers, sloughs, streams, lakes and reservoirs. Aquatic pathways provide a means for transport, establishment, and spread of invasive plants. Areas where aquatic pathways are widely distributed and occur at high density are at high risk for invasion and are therefore a high priority for invasive plant detection and removal.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. High Coverage and/or Density Score=10. Aquatic pathway spatial coverage and/or density is high relative to other areas within the project scope. IPIEDT No Aquatic Pathways Score=0. No occurrence of aquatic pathways within the area. IPIEDT Medium Coverage and/or Density Score=7. Aquatic pathway spatial coverage and/or density is medium relative to other areas within the project scope. IPIEDT Low Coverage and/or Density Score=3. Aquatic pathway spatial coverage and/or density is low relative to other areas within the project scope. IPIEDT risk_transportTransport Vectors The presence, frequency, and duration of human‐mediated transport vectors in the area. Transport vectors provide the means for transporting invasive plant propagules along terrestrial and aquatic pathways (Lockwood et. al. 2007). Vectors here include any means of human‐mediated transport of invasive plant materials such as vehicles, boats, bicycles, clothing/shoes and construction equipment. Areas that experience frequent or long duration vector events are at high risk to invasive plant introduction and spread and are therefore a high priority for invasive plant detection and removal. Vector events are occurrences where a vector enters the area (e.g., for public use, management, inventory and monitoring).Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Medium Vector Frequency / Duration Score=5. Human‐mediated vectors operate in the area AND frequency and duration of vector events is moderate relative to the other areas in the project scope. IPIEDT High Vector Frequency / Duration Score=10. Human‐mediated vectors operate in the area AND frequency and duration of vector events is high relative to the other areas in the project scope. IPIEDT No Vectors or Low Vector Frequency / Duration Score=1. Human‐mediated vectors are absent OR human‐ mediated vectors operate within the area but frequency and duration of vector events is low relative to the other areas in the project scope. IPIEDT risk_anthropogenicAnthropogenic Disturbances. The intensity, duration, and frequency of human‐caused disturbance events. Disturbance facilitates invasive plant invasions and can be described as a “relatively discrete event in time that disrupts ecosystem, community, or population structure and changes resources, substrate availability, or the physical environment” (Lockwood et. al. 2007, White and Pickett 1985). Here we are focused on anthropogenic disturbances such as restoration/enhancement activities, regular maintenance activities resource extraction and toxic spills. Areas that are exposed to intense, frequent, or long‐duration disturbance events are at high risk for invasion and therefore should be a priority for invasive plant detection and removal.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Low Anthropogenic Disturbance IPIEDT High Anthropogenic Disturbance Score=10. The area has experienced high levels of anthropogenic disturbance (e.g., high intensity, duration, or frequency) relative to other areas within the project scope in the last 10 years. IPIEDT Medium Anthropogenic Disturbance Score=5. The area has experienced moderate levels of anthropogenic disturbance (e.g., moderate intensity, duration, or frequency) relative to other areas within the project scope in the last 10 years. IPIEDT risk_infoNot Used.Invasive Plant Status Inventory and Monitoring The status of invasive plant inventories or monitoring in the area. An invasive plant inventory documents the presence, abundance, and distribution of invasive plant species at a particular time. Invasive plant monitoring involves repeated surveys to document changes in invasive plant presence, distribution, or abundance. Invasive plant survey information is critical to effective and efficient management of invasive plants. For example, survey information provides the means for detecting, eradicating, or containing invasive plant populations before they become a problem and inform decisions about how to optimally allocate treatment resources. Areas with little or no inventory or monitoring information are considered a high priority for inventory or early detection. Not Specified Producer defined risk_info_notes Notes Invasive Plant Status Inventory and Monitoring The status of invasive plant inventories or monitoring in the area. An invasive plant inventory documents the presence, abundance, and distribution of invasive plant species at a particular time. Invasive plant monitoring involves repeated surveys to document changes in invasive plant presence, distribution, or abundance. Invasive plant survey information is critical to effective and efficient management of invasive plants. For example, survey information provides the means for detecting, eradicating, or containing invasive plant populations before they become a problem and inform decisions about how to optimally allocate treatment resources. Areas with little or no inventory or monitoring information are considered a high priority for inventory or early detection. Notes - freeform text risk_anthropogenicAnthropogenic Disturbances. The intensity, duration, and frequency of human‐caused disturbance events. Disturbance facilitates invasive plant invasions and can be described as a “relatively discrete event in time that disrupts ecosystem, community, or population structure and changes resources, substrate availability, or the physical environment” (Lockwood et. al. 2007, White and Pickett 1985). Here we are focused on anthropogenic disturbances such as restoration/enhancement activities, regular maintenance activities resource extraction and toxic spills. Areas that are exposed to intense, frequent, or long‐duration disturbance events are at high risk for invasion and therefore should be a priority for invasive plant detection and removal.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Low Anthropogenic Disturbance Score=1. Anthropogenic disturbance has not occurred in the last 5 years or the area experiences low levels of anthropogenic disturbance (e.g., low intensity, duration, or frequency) relative to other areas within the project scope in the last 10 years. IPIEDT High Anthropogenic Disturbance Score=10. The area has experienced high levels of anthropogenic disturbance (e.g., high intensity, duration, or frequency) relative to other areas within the project scope in the last 10 years. IPIEDT Medium Anthropogenic Disturbance Score=5. The area has experienced moderate levels of anthropogenic disturbance (e.g., moderate intensity, duration, or frequency) relative to other areas within the project scope in the last 10 years. IPIEDT status_InfestationThe status of invasive plant infestations in the area based upon area‐specific knowledge or past inventory data. The value of collecting information on invasive plant abundance and distribution is lower in areas already heavily infested by one or more invasive plant species. The value of collecting information is higher in areas specified as ‘clean’ or with minimal invasion because the information can be used to direct eradication efforts and prevent future economic and ecological harm.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Low (1-5%) Score=10. 1‐5% of the area is infested by one or more invasive plant species. IPIEDT High (>25%) Score=1. >25% of area is infested by one or more invasive plant species. IPIEDT Trace (<1%) Score=10. Invasive plant species are not known to occur in significant amounts in the area. IPIEDT Moderate (6‐25%) Score=3. 6‐25% of are is infested by one or more invasive plant species. Producer defined Unknown Score=3. The status of invasive plant species in the area is unknown. Producer defined status_countNumber of Invasive Species The approximate number of invasive plant species infesting the area based upon area‐specific knowledge or past inventory data. The value of collecting information on invasive plant status is lower in areas already heavily infested by one or more species. We assume here that early detection and rapid response of all invasive plant species is a priority, therefore, areas that have fewer types of invasive plant species will rank higher.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 1 to 5 Species Score=7. 1‐5 unique species occur in the area. Producer defined 6 to 10 Species Score=3. 6‐10 unique species occur in the area. Producer defined None Score=10. Invasive plant species are not known to occur in the area. Producer defined >10 Species Score=1. >10 unique species occur in the area. Producer defined Unknown Score=3. The number of invasive plant species in the area is unknown. Producer defined status_infoNot Used.Producer defined Not Specified Producer defined status_info_notes Notes Producer defined Notes - freeform text score_description Area description.This category considers the ecological integrity of a defined area, its resistance to invasion, and its importance to listed species and other resources of conservation concern. Areas with high ecological integrity, low resistance to invasion and which are important to conservation receive a high score in this category. The user can also record the size (in acres, hectares, square miles, or square kilometers) of the area. Area size is not used in the ranking process but is included for informational purposes. Calculated field used description_integrity, description_resistance, description_importanceGov, description_importanceOther. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 0.6 2.5 weight_description Weight applied to the final scoring for Description. Producer defined 0.4 0.4 score_risk Invasion Risk.This category considers the different vector pathways (both terrestrial and aquatic), transport vectors and the types and frequencies of anthropogenic disturbance within each area. Areas exhibiting a high density of vector pathways, frequent vector transport events, and anthropogenic disturbance are at higher risk of invasion and therefore receive a high score in this category. Calculated field used risk_pathTerrestrial, risk_pathAquatic, risk_transport, risk_anthropogenic Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 0.9 2.78 weight_risk Weight applied to the final scoring for Risk. Producer defined 0.3 0.3 score_status Invasive Plant Status.This category considers the status of invasive plant species within an area and whether or not any information on invasive species exists (e.g., time since last inventory, inventory completeness). Areas that have not had comprehensive invasive species inventories within the last 10 years are in greater need of documentation so will score higher than areas with more recent inventories. Areas that are already highly infested will receive a lower score in this category. Calculated field used status_inventory, status_Infestation, status_count. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 1.3 2.4 weight_status Weight applied to the final scoring for Status. Producer defined 0.3 0.3 score_total Each criterion of the Area Section receives a score from 0-10. Each section category is assigned a default weight, which can be changed by the user. For categories with single criteria, the score is multiplied by the category weight for a category total. The total area is the sum of category scores. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. 3.0 6.65 KNWRC_IPIP_Links_Archive_Weights.xlsx (Export_IPIP_Links_Archive_Weigh) The Area-Species table is generated from information in the species and area prioritization sections and refined with additional information to identify area-specific species priorities (versus project scale). This is an optional section of the tool that may be useful in reducing the number of inventory target species for areas identified as a high priority for inventory. Criteria here consider the status of each species and the risk of impacting ecosystem structure and function within the area. Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018 area Area names (Units/habitats) Producer defined scientificName Scientific Name Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) commonName Common Name Producer defined ITIS_TSN Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN) Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) presence_presenceSpecies Presence. Consider whether the species currently occurs, or has the potential to occur (due to habitat suitability or proximity) in the area under consideration. Rationale and Assumptions: Species present in an area, adjacent to an area, or with an unknown presence but available suitable habitat will score higher. Assumes detection and subsequent eradication/control of invasive plant species in the area is a priority.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Present in Area Score=10. Species documented or known to occur in the area. IPIEDT Does Not Occur within Project Scope Score=0. Species does not occur within 1 mile of the project scope. IPIEDT Not Present in Area, but within Project Scope Score=5. The species is present within the project scope (not known in the area or in adjacent areas) and suitable habitat exists in the area. IPIEDT Present in Adjacent Areas Score=5. The species is present in an adjacent area and suitable habitat exists. IPIEDT status_statusStatus and Distribution. The documentation or belief about species presence, abundance, and distribution within the area under consideration. This question will be limited to species indicated as present in the area. Rationale and Assumptions: Those species with a low to moderate abundance and/or extent will score higher than those species with a high abundance and/or more dispersed distribution. Assumes EDRR is a priority, so those species with lower abundance and more isolated distributions will be easier to manage and therefore a higher priority for management.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Low Abundance, Scattered Score=7. <10% of the target area is infested by the species, but the infestation is widespread throughout the area. IPIEDT Not Present Not present Producer defined Low Abundance, Localized Score=10. <10% of the target area is infested by the species and the infestation occurs in 1 or few patches. IPIEDT Moderate Abundance, Scattered Score=5. 10-25% of the target area is infested by the species but the infestation is widespread throughout the area. IPIEDT Moderate Abundance, Localized Score=7. 10-25% of the target area is infested by the species and the infestation occurs in 1 or few patches. IPIEDT High Abundance, Scattered Score=1. >25% of the target area is infested by the species and the infestation is widespread throughout the area. IPIEDT High Abundance, Localized Score=5. >25% of the target area is infested by the species but the infestation occurs in 1 or few patches. IPIEDT Unknown Score=5. The abundance and/or distribution of the species within the target area is unknown. Producer defined habitat_habitatHabitat suitability. The proportion of additional suitable habitat within the project scope within which a species could spread into under current management practices. For species not documented or known to occur within the project scope, the estimated amount of available suitable habitat within the project scope if it were introduced. Rationale and Assumptions: Species known to occur in environments similar to those found in the area have a higher likelihood of establishment and spread and potential to harm natural resources. Areas that have more available habitat for further (or potential) spread will score higher than those areas without suitable habitat.Invasive plant inventory and early detection prioritization tool: a users guide, version 4.0, February 2018. Low Available / Suitable Habitat Score=1. Limited additional or potentially suitable habitat (<10%) present in the area for the species. IPIEDT No Available / Suitable Habitat Score=0. Area does not contain any additional or potentially suitable habitat for the species. IPIEDT Moderate Available / Suitable Habitat Score=5. Moderate amount of additional or potentially suitable habitat (10-30%) for the species available in the area. IPIEDT High Available / Suitable Habitat Score=10. High amount of additional or potentially suitable habitat (>30%) for the species available in the area. IPIEDT Unknown Available / Suitable Habitat Score=5. Unknown habitat suitability or amount of suitable habitat available in the area. IPIEDT infoSource of information.Producer defined Not Specified Producer defined External Research Producer defined Onsite Research Producer defined Expert Knowledge Producer defined Rough Guess Producer defined info_notes Notes from participants. Producer defined score_presence Species Presence. Consider whether the species currently occurs, or has the potential to occur (due to habitat suitability or proximity) in the area under consideration. Rationale and Assumptions: Species present in an area, adjacent to an area, or with an unknown presence but available suitable habitat will score higher. Assumes detection and subsequent eradication/control of invasive plant species in the area is a priority. Numeric score for 'presence_presence' column. Producer defined 0 10 weight_presence Weight applied to the final scoring for Species Presence. Producer defined 1 1 score_status Status and Distribution. The documentation or belief about species presence, abundance, and distribution within the area under consideration. This question will be limited to species indicated as present in the area. Rationale and Assumptions: Those species with a low to moderate abundance and/or extent will score higher than those species with a high abundance and/or more dispersed distribution. Assumes EDRR is a priority, so those species with lower abundance and more isolated distributions will be easier to manage and therefore a higher priority for management. Numeric score for 'status_status' column. Producer defined 0 10 weight_status Weight applied to the final scoring for Status and Distribution. Producer defined 1 1 score_habitat Habitat suitability. The proportion of additional suitable habitat within the project scope within which a species could spread into under current management practices. For species not documented or known to occur within the project scope, the estimated amount of available suitable habitat within the project scope if it were introduced. Rationale and Assumptions: Species known to occur in environments similar to those found in the area have a higher likelihood of establishment and spread and potential to harm natural resources. Areas that have more available habitat for further (or potential) spread will score higher than those areas without suitable habitat. Numeric score for 'habitat_habitat' column. Producer defined 0 10 weight_habitat Weight applied to the final scoring for Habitat Suitability. Producer defined 1 1 score_total The total score for an area or species is the sum of category scores. Producer defined 0 27 score_overall For the Area-Species Link, the Species Prioritization section score is modified by adding the scores of the three additional questions. Producer defined 1.57 33.0 Jess Wenick U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invasive Species Coordinator mailing address

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