Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem HealthThe mission of the Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health is to serve a lead role in development, consolidation and dissemination of information and programs focused on invasive species, forest health, natural resource and agricultural management through technology development, program implementation, training, applied research and public awareness at the state, regional, national and international levels. The goals of the Center are:
Bugwood Network In February of 2008, the Bugwood Network officially became the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia.
Applications To better facilitate our work, the Center has develops three proprietary products that provide the backbone for our web applications and services.
ProjectsThe Center is involved in numerous grant funded projects and cooperative agreements relating to invasive species, integrated pest management and forest health. Over the past ten years, we have received over $2 million in extramural funds to support Bugwood staff and activities. Current projects are listed below.
ServicesThe Center integrates science based resources with information technology applications and graphic design tools to provide a wide array of services. The Center’s award-winning staff works with the client organization to efficiently develop and deliver the best product in a timely fashion to meet their specific needs. The primary services that the Center can provide are listed below.
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LocationThe University of Georgia - Tifton Campus, Tifton, GA. The campus provides agricultural and environmental research, outreach and instruction with almost 100 UGA scientists working with USDA Agricultural Research Service researchers. Tifton is listed as one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America”. Tifton is located 180 miles south of Atlanta and has a county population of 40,000. Contact Us
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