Our Mission
The NC-IPC is a state chapter of the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council, a non-profit group which was established in 2002.
NC-IPC facilitates solutions to problems caused by invasive plants. Our active membership includes public and private land managers, ecological consultants and researchers, planners, volunteer stewards, and concerned citizens. We:
NC-IPC facilitates solutions to problems caused by invasive plants. Our active membership includes public and private land managers, ecological consultants and researchers, planners, volunteer stewards, and concerned citizens. We:
- Provide focus for issues and concerns regarding exotic pest plants in North Carolina;
- Facilitate communication and the exchange of information regarding all aspects of exotic pest plant control and management;
- Provide a forum where all interested parties may participate in meetings and share in the benefits from the information generated by Council;
- Promote public understanding regarding exotic pest plants and their control;
- Serve as an advisory council regarding funding, research, management, and control of exotic pest plants;
- Facilitate action campaigns to monitor and control exotic pest plants in North Carolina;
- Review incipient and potential pest plant management problems and activities and provide relevant information to interested parties.
Our board and membership is comprised of volunteer representatives from the following groups:
You can find a full list of our board of directors here.
- Academia
- Citizens
- Conservation Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Landscape Industry
- Nursery Industry
- Public Gardens
You can find a full list of our board of directors here.
