The Center for Invasive Plant Management (CIPM) promotes ecologically sound management of invasive plants by facilitating collaboration and partnerships among scientists, educators, and land managers. Our vision is to build and support a network of well-informed invasive plant professionals who have the contacts, information, and resources necessary to accomplish their goals.
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We provide services and expertise that support efforts of those involved in invasive plant management by bridging knowledge gaps in science, management , and policy through:
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CIPM Accomplishments |
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Who We Are |
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CIPM is a regionally focused Center based at Montana State University. We work in partnership with county, state, and federal agencies, tribes, nongovernmental organizations, private industry, commodity groups, and academic institutions. A Steering Committee advises the Center, as outlined in the CIPM Bylaws, and a Science Advisory Council provides direction to our science initiatives and research program. |
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Staff |
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Liz Galli-Noble, Director elizabeth.gallinoble@montana.eduelizabeth.gallinoble@montana.edu (406) 994-6832 Background Experience |
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Erik Lehnhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Director for Research (beginning 8/15/08) erik.lehnhoff@montana.edu Curriculum Vitae |
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Janet Clark, Assistant Director for Policy and Publications janet.clark@montana.edu (406) 580-3931 Background Experience |
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Mary McFadzen, Assistant Director for Science Communication and Education mmcfadzen@montana.edu (406) 994-7551 Responsibilities Experience |
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Melissa Brown, Science Communication Associate melissab@montana.edu (406) 994-6520 Responsibilities Experience |
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Advisors
Steering CommitteeBureau of Land Management Forest Service Other federal agency Conservation group Industry Private landowner — Montana Private landowner — other Research |
Tribal/BIA representative University representative Montana State University (ex officio) Science Advisory CouncilLars Anderson Cynthia S. Brown Tim Prather Marcel Rejmanek |
Contact Us |
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e-mail: cipm@montana.edu |