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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Nov 19

The 50+ Invasive Species Collaborative Affiliates are always looking for new collaborators on any taxa, social science, or policy.

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Home - Invasive Species Collaborative At Virginia Tech

The Invasive Species Collaborative (ISC) at Virginia Tech integrates invasion science with the policy, management, and social demands associated with confronting this global crisis.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 7d

Way to go Haldre!

Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Sep 6

Went hiking in Aoraki (Mt Cook) National Park - I’m pointing to the highest point in NZ. I have no words.

@vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social representing in New Zealand!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Sep 4

Cheers to a fantastic EMAPI conference. Phil Hulme and co put on an amazing show!

I am humbled by the amazing work of the invasive plant scientists across the world!

Looking forward to seeing the high country (and wilding pines 😜) on my road trip this weekend!

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Aug 27

FUCK YEAH SCIENCE

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Bluesky now platform of choice for science community

It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congrats my friend!! Well deserved!!

Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ah too bad I won’t get to see you here. Hopefully soon!

Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Sep 1

Super excited to attend the EMAPI conference this week in New Zealand! Can’t wait to hear about the latest science on invasive plants from around the world.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Aug 29

Further evidence that Virginia is now leading the way to address invasive species! Way to go!!

Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · Aug 29

A big shout-out to the Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance (LIRA)! Thanks to their leadership and advocacy, Loudoun County, VA is rolling out a new $2 million program to help property owners remove invasive plants and replace them with native species 👏🌿

www.loudounnow.com/news/loudoun...

Loudoun County Ramps Up Invasive Species Removal Efforts

Removing invasive plants across Loudoun is about to get easier as a county program to help property owners fund their removal – and replacement with native species – is set

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Aug 22

I get SO many of these a day! I love your advice.

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Ana Novoa @ananovoaperez.bsky.social · May 14

📣📣 We would like to introduce the bi-annual #InvasionsNewsletter, an open-access digital magazine and a collaborative effort of individuals, networks, and organizations from around the world! You can access it here:
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Invasions Newsletter

safeguarding island havens. new research. management stories. policy updates.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Aug 1

And totally agree that the newsletter is top notch!!

Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks Flor! We’re pretty stoked to be working on this. Lots of new dimensions left to study! 🎧📣

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · Jul 22

Well done team! I am so glad we are able to interact with youth every year!

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Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · Jul 1

ISC affiliate - Dr. Scotty Yang - is leading the charge on new technology to screen for the invasive spotted lanternfly using ants and honeydew! 🐜🐜🐜

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A surprising ally in the fight against the spotted lanternfly: Ants

Virginia Tech researchers can detect the presence of spotted lanternfly by testing ants who feed on the spotted lanternfly honeydew. The honeydew contains bits of lanternfly DNA, which entomologists c...

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Virginia Tech @virginiatech.bsky.social · Jun 30

#VirginiaTech researchers can detect the presence of spotted lanternfly by testing ants. Here's how. ⬇️

A surprising ally in the fight against the spotted lanternfly: Ants

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Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · Jun 25

The ISC had fun hosting a workshop for Virginia's annual 4-H State Congress! Participants played a cooperative card game and worked together to manage invasive plants on their "properties". They learned that #invasivespecies management is all about strategy and patience!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · May 12

Footage of the "Metallica Quake"! Epic, simply epic!

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Metallica performs Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium

Metallica saved "Enter Sandman" for the final song of the night. It did not disappoint, shaking Lane Stadium so hard it registered on the Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory’s helicorder. Nothing ...

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · May 9

This concert was EPIC! And to see them in Lane Stadium was next level. Thank you Metallica - my ears are still ringing!

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Metallica causes seismograph spike at Virginia Tech football stadium concert

Seismographs are usually used to measure when pieces of the earth slam into each other, but they’re pretty good at measuring whenever Metallica is on the stage.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · May 9

A great article summarizing the visit of @anibalpauchard.bsky.social with the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social. Really excited about working on building closer connections and collaborations across the Americas to address biological invasions!
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UdeC y Virginia Tech refuerzan alianza científica para enfrentar la pérdida de biodiversidad - Noticias UdeC

A través del Dr. Aníbal Pauchard, ambas instituciones refuerzan alianzas científicas para enfrentar una de las principales causas de pérdida de biodiversidad: las especies invasoras.

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · Jan 24

HOT OFF THE PRESS
We explore how climate change may affect introduction pathways of non-native species into protected areas including altering transportation routes, natural dispersal mechanisms & modifying human behaviors (forced migration and shifting travel destinations)
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Understanding and managing introduction pathways into protected areas in a changing climate - Biological Invasions

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 2030 calls for the conservation of 30% of the world’s ecosystems, focusing on protecting areas vital to biodiversity, identifying and managing invasi...

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · May 2

Congrats Ava!

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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · May 1

🌍🎨 Calling all artists! Submit your work to Ripples of Change, an immersive exhibit celebrating how communities are addressing global environmental challenges. Submissions due by May 23. All mediums welcome!

More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#GCCatVT #SteppinOutBlacksburg

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · May 1

Major shoutout to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social program coordinator, our Affiliates, Partners, and volunteer grad students for making our ISC Research Symposium and Community Day such great successes!

We are always looking to expand our network... 🌿🐜🐈‍⬛

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Mitigating invasive species through transdisciplinary science headlines symposium and community day

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · May 1

I want to thank my friend @anibalpauchard.bsky.social for such a wonderful and productive visit to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social last week. 2 great seminars, tons of great discussions and planning, and delightful fellowship! Watch this space for new collaborations!

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Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · Apr 29

Invasive Species & Restoration Community Day = SUCCESS! 🥳

Over 130 people registered for our field workshops and an estimated 150 people came to the partner meet n’ greet at Rising Silo Brewery. It was inspiring to see so many new faces!

#invasivespecies #restoration #VirginiaTech #NewRiverValley

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