Bugwood Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health - University of Georgia
Invasive Species
any species, including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, that is not native to that ecosystem; and whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health
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Integrated Pest Management
the implementation of diverse methods of pest controls, paired with monitoring to reduce unnecessary pesticide applications
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Forest Health
practices and management that maintain individual tree health as well as stand and ecosystem health from invasive species, insects, pathogens, antroprogenics and disturbances
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Our Programs
The Center develops and utilizes partnerships and information technology to advance invasive species management, integrated pest management, and forest health.
We support efforts to detect pests, respond to new introductions, document changes and manage the health of our ecosystems. Solutions to these problems require collaborations that transcend traditional disciplinary, departmental, institutional and agency approaches, as well as state and national borders.
Forestry Images
Forestry Images provides an accessible and easily used archive of high quality images related to forest health and silviculture
EDDMapS
EDDMapS goal is to maximize the effectiveness and accessibility of the immense numbers of invasive species observations recorded each year
Wild Spotter
Engaging and empowering the public to help find, map, and prevent invasive species in America's wilderness areas, wild rivers, and other natural areas
Bugwood Wiki
Bugwood Wiki was created to be a resource for those needing information on Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Species and Diagnostics
Bugwood Apps
The Center uses science based resources with information technology applications & graphic design tools to provide a wide array of services
Invasive.org
Invasive.org provides an accessible and easily used archive of high quality images related to identification and management of invasive species
Insect Images
Insect Images provides an archive of high quality images related to insects by taxonomic relationships & the type of damage they cause & their various stages
IPM Images
IPM Images provides an accessible and easily used archive of high quality images related to Integrated Pest Management of various commodities
Bugwood Video
Bugwood Video was started to provide an easily accessible archive of high quality videos for use in educational applications
Bugwood Presents
Bugwood Presents was started to provide an easily accessible archive of high quality presentations for use in educational applications
By providing ready access to relevant information and tools, we empower stakeholders to make cost-effective management decisions that minimize disruptions to non-target organisms in the ecosystem and effectively control pest organisms.
Developing collaborations among university, state, regional, national and international governmental and non-governmental partners
Integrating information, conducting applied research and developing programs
Producing websites, smartphone applications, publications, videos, presentations, and other information technology tools
Providing a clearinghouse for content and resources
Conducting outreach and training to promote public awareness
Featured Topics
At Bugwood, our work encompasses an array of subjects. If what you are looking for deals with invasives species or ecosystem health you can find it here or we can point in the right direction.
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Agriculture
Forestry
Plants
Websites
Smartphone Apps
Outreach Presentations in 2025
Active Projects in 2025
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