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Albizia julibrissin
(Fabaceae)

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HEAR CLOSING      HEAR CLOSING      HEAR CLOSING

A message from Dr. David Duffy, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), University of Hawaii (posted 05 November 2012):

Because of a lack of funds, HEAR (www.hear.org) may close as soon as December 15, although there may be enough funds to extend it until February 15. This will mean several things. The web site will be placed on a new server although it is not clear who will pay for the server or for transitioning the site. HEAR data will not be updated. The Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) (http://www.hear.org/pier/abtproj.htm) site will also become frozen, as will numerous books, reports and papers (http://www.hear.org/). As software evolves we will likely lose the ability to access the data. The various list servers will need new owners, otherwise moderated lists will cease to function altogether, while other lists will not be able to add or delete members. The photo collection (http://www.hear.org/starr/images/?o=plants) will remain accessible, but only through a third party site that will charge for access.

I should point out that we have already lost the original homes of both the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) and Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) although they have found temporary refuges. Together with HEAR, they represent the corporate memory both here in Hawaii and across the Pacific of efforts to sustain our natural ecosystems and agriculture against problems caused by species alien to the islands. HEAR also serves as the glue that holds the community together, providing information and facilitating communication. I just hope hindsight is kind to this decision.

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Albizia julibrissin is native to warm termperate to tropical Asia. 

Species description or overview

Albizia julibrissin description and ecology from GISD (ISSG)
A species description and information about the ecology of Albizia julibrissin as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Mimosa or silk tree: Albizia julibrissin NPS fact sheet
Mimosa's range, description, ecological threat, distribution, habitat, biology, management options, and suggested alternatives are outlined in this NPS Plant Conservation Alliance Alien Plant Working Group fact sheet.


Taxonomy & nomenclature

GRIN nomenclature info for Albizia julibrissin
Nomenclatural information about Albizia julibrissin is provided by USDA/ARS/NGRP/GRIN.

Albizia julibrissin information from ITIS
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System ITIS provides authoritative taxonomic information on Albizia julibrissin, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.

IPNI nomenclature info for Albizia julibrissin
Nomenclatural information about Albizia julibrissin is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).


Impacts

Albizia julibrissin (Fabaceae): species information from GCW
Information on Albizia julibrissin as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Global Compendium of Weeds (GCW).

Albizia julibrissin impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Albizia julibrissin as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


Risk assessments

Albizia julibrissin weed risk assessment for Hawaii-Pacific
Results of a weed risk assessment for Albizia julibrissin for the Hawaii-Pacific region are presented by the Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment team.

Weed risk assessment for Albizia julibrissin for Florida (TNC) View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
A weed risk assessment for Albizia julibrissin for Florida is presented by The Nature Conservancy (Doria Gordon et al.).


Control methods

Albizia julibrissin management information from GISD (ISSG)
Management information for Albizia julibrissin as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


Distribution

Albizia julibrissin worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Albizia julibrissin is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


Cited as invasive (on a list)

2007 FLEPPC invasive plant list View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's 2007 List of Invasive Plant Species focus includes adverse effects exotic pest plants have on Florida's biodiversity and plant communities.


Books

Identification and biology of nonnative plants in Florida's natural areas (second edition)
Langeland, K.A., H.M. Cherry, C.M. McCormick, and K.A. Craddock Burks. 2008. Identification and biology of nonnative plants in Florida's natural areas (second edition). The University of Florida IFAS Communication Services (Gainesville). 193+ pp. illus. ISBN: 978-0-916287-70-2.


Full-text articles

Alien plant invasions in native ecosystems of Hawaii: Management and research
Stone, Charles P., Clifford W. Smith, and J. Timothy Tunison (eds.) . 1992. Alien plant invasions in native ecosystems of Hawaii: Management and research. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit. ISBN: 0-8248-1474-6.

Control of non-native plants in natural areas of Florida
Langeland, K.A. and R.L. Stocker. (1997-)2001. Control of non-native plants in natural areas of Florida. SP 242, one of a series of the Department of Agronomy, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. First printed: 1997. Revised: April, 2001.


Experts

Albizia julibrissin contacts from GISD (ISSG)
Contact information for experts on Albizia julibrissin as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


Other resources

Albizia julibrissin references from GISD (ISSG)
References regarding Albizia julibrissin as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).


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The Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) is currently funded by grants from the Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service with support from PCSU (UH Manoa). Historically, HEAR has also received funding and/or support from the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII), PIERC (USGS), the USFWS, HCSU (UH Hilo), and HALE (NPS).

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