National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) and The InvasivespeciesInfo.gov Website
Photo: Autumn olive, twigs/shoots with thorns and leaves in April, James H. Miller; USDA, Forest Service
The National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) was established in 2005 at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA’s) National Agricultural Library (NAL) to meet the information needs of users, including the National Invasive Species Council (Council).
The website, InvasivespeciesInfo.gov is managed by NISIC. This website serves as a reference and educational gateway to information, organizations, and services about invasive species.
Below is an outline overview of National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC)’s site content. This overview is not exhaustive. Please take some time to explore and navigate through the various sections. The Species Profile List section includes both common and scientific species names. It also provides users with links to photos and other information.
Invasive Species Intro:
- About Invasive Species
- What are invasive species
- Federal Government’s Response (Including National Management Plan)
Species Information:
- What are Species Profiles?
- Terrestrial Invasives
- Aquatic Invasives
- Species Profiles List
- Species Not Established in U.S.
Resources:
- Resources by Location
- Resources by Subject or Type
- Resource Search
News:
- All News and Events
- Emerging Issues
- Conferences and Events
- Federal Register Notices
- Newsmedia
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