Resource: Buckthorn web sites

Title:	Buckthorn web sites
Resource type:	Web Site
Topics:	Buildings, Communities, Ecosystems, Water
Keywords:	neighborhood sustainability, buckthorn
Audience:	All
Region:	Twin Cities
Summary:	This is a comprehensive listing of web sites related to European Buckthorn.
Content:	Wildland Invasive Species Program - The Nature Conservatory "Weeds on the Web" - This contains general information about the species Rhamnus cathartica and Rhamnus frangula. Information that this site contains includes: the general distribution, natural history, management and monitoring, as well as a complete list of research addresses to contact, and a bibliography of where the information came from (~17 pages). This file is available in HTML, Adobe Acrobat, or MS Word. http://tncinvasives.ucdavis.edu/ Wildlife Invasive Species Program - The Nature Conservatory "Weeds on the Web 'Weed Wrench'"- This site contains useful information on how to use a weed wrench on invasive species. The site contains personal testimony of the usefulness of this product (both the positives and the negatives). Detailed information on the ordering of the weed wrench is also available. http://www.extension.umn.edu/projects/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h402buckthorn-common.html Yard and Garden Brief - University of Minnesota Extension Services "Common Buckthorn Identification" - This site gives a general description of buckthorn and its history. It then describes the differences between buckthorn and two plants that it is often mistaken for: cherries and plum plants. Diagrams of these plants are also on this site. http://www.extension.umn.edu/info-u/environment/BD516.html Info-U - University of Minnesota Extension Services "Buckthorn Control" - This site describes the differences of the three species of buckthorn found in Minnesota (Rhamnus alnifolia, R. frangula, R. cathartica). Also described at this site is strategies for control of buckthorn, especially chemical control. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialplants/woody/commonbuckthorn.html Minnesota Department of Natural Resources "European (Common) Buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica"- A general plant description as well as a colored photo can be found on this site. Reasons for why we should be concerned about buckthorn and the best controls for buckthorn for different months of the year. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/julaug98/buckthorn.html Featured Story in the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources "The Trouble with Backyard Buckthorn" by John J. Moriarty, wildlife biologist, Henniphen Parks. This site intertwines a personal story with facts about buckthorn. Moriarty presents reasons for the removal of buckthorn, as well as detailed instructions on how to remove this species. A section of the story also identifies the cost of having buckthorn present. A list of numerous species that can be used for landscaping without buckthorn is included. http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/publications/inv/p7_e.cfm Canadian Wildlife Service - Environment Canada "Common Buckthorn" - This site is set up like a general fact sheet including information on taxonomic overview, distribution, biology, ecology, present status and potential threat, control methods, and a list of the literature cited. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/invasives/fact/buckthorn_com.htm Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Common Buckthorn and Glossy Buckthorn.- This site gives a description of buckthorn, similar species, distribution, habitat, life history, effects of invasion, and controlling the exotic buckthorn including mechanical and chemical control. http://www.cura.umn.edu/publications/NPCR-reports/npcr1136.pdf Research supported by the Neighborhood Planning for Community Revitalization, Minneapolis "The Buckthorn Problem"- By Elizabeth Ahrens. This site is a detailed research paper that discusses the truth about exotic species, European buckthorn, management techniques, once the buckthorn is gone, and recommendations for control in district 1, a list of resources sited is included. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rprp/oaksavanna/index.html Oak Savanna Landscape Project - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Paul Gruchow is the landscape resident and author. This site describes a project launched by the DNR to support on going efforts and assist new initiatives to achieve sustain ability in the environment. It includes information about the ecology of the oak savanna before the present day. This site includes information about the vision, place and context, challenges strategy and community, what's being done, the future and what you can do, and how to find a project. http://www.epa.gov/ecopage/upland/oak/oak95/welcome.html United States Environmental Protection Agency 1995 Midwest Oak Savanna and Woodland Ecosystems Conference by Mark K. Leach of University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Laurel Ross of the Nature Conservatory. This site gives information pertaining to the ecology of the Midwestern oak ecosystems, current status is a variety of states, threats to the ecosystem, the recovery process, research priorities, conclusions, and a list of the literature cited. http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2108 Eagan Forestry Division. "European Buckthorn" - This web site includes information about the problem, what is an invasive species, impact of exotic buckthorn or native wildlife and agriculture, what you can do to help, references and related links. There is also background information on the types of exotic buckthorn, a description and photos, and buckthorn control. http://www.cast-science.org/ (click on "Publications List" on left menu, then search for title of publication) CAST, Council for Agriculture, Science, and Technology Issue Paper, #13 February 2000. "Invasive Plant Species" - Barbra H. Mullin. This article addresses the strengths and weaknesses of current invasive plant programs including: prevention programs, public education and awareness programs, early detection, monitoring, and a reporting program, legislation and regulation. The author then discusses various recommendations and covers case histories of invasive plant species in certain ecosystems. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/fs_aphisinvasive.html United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service "Invasive Species" Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The article describes the effects of invasive species, movement, safeguarding U.S. from invasive species, Aphis' Role in safe guarding, and examples of some of Aphis' eradication and control programs. http://www.botany.wisc.edu/wisflora/ Wisconsin State Herbarium, University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin Vascular Plants. A search on the Wisflora database done on the common name "buckthorn" brings up several different species with information on synonyms, maps, habitat, photos, and more information. http://www.glifwc.org/invasives/ Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission Exotic Plant Info Center "Buckthorns" - This site contains information pertaining to the leaves, stems, and fruit of common and glossy buckthorn. Photos are also included on this website. http://www.ovma.ca/catalog_product.aspx?prod_id=2 Ontario Vegetation Management Association "European Buckthorn" - This site is a basic fact sheet on buckthorn which includes a photo of the plant. http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=976&SearchID=173327 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board "Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, & Mulberry" - This site discusses issues about buckthorn, photos of types of buckthorn, safety concerns, and removing from your property. --------------- This listing above was adapted and updated from one prepared by Jennifer Perry, Spring Park Clean-up Coordinator at St. Paul Parks and Recreation in 2002.
Suggested by:	Sean Gosiewski
Added:	03/31/02
Updated:	09/1/09