Florida Invasive Species Council – a non-profit 501(c)3
In an effort to retire outdated invasive species terminology, the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) formally changed its name to the Florida Invasive Species Council (FISC).
Why?
Researchers and extension professionals recently identified “exotic” as one of the 6 terms to avoid when communicating about invasive species (native invasive, invasive weed, alien, foreign, and nonindigenous have also been included). Misuse and misinterpretation of these terms create confusion in invasive species communication. For more information regarding invasive species terminology, please review this publication in the Journal of Extension here (Iannone et al. 2020).
Vision
The vision of the Florida Invasive Species Council is to be a leading resource and partner for advancing invasive plant management in Florida.
Mission
The mission of the Florida Invasive Species Council is to reduce the impacts of invasive plants in Florida through the exchange of scientific, educational, and technical information.