
Meet our experts on the ground
he Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center is advised by a 12 scientists, adminstrators, and land managers who have an expertise in terrestrial invasive species and related policy issues. The advisory board plays a key role in reviewing and approving policy documents related to the Center and its operation. The advisory board also develops strategic activities to ensure the longevity of the Center beyond its initial eight years of funding.

Mark Abrahamson
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (ex oficio)

Nan Bailly
Alexis Bailly Vineyards (ex oficio)

Jim Bradeen
UMN Plant Pathology

Jim Calkins
Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association

Neal Feeken
The Nature Conservancy

Vince Fritz
UMN Extension

David Kee
Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council

Bob Owens
Owens Forest Products

Eli Sagor
UMN Cloquet Forestry Center

Kelsey Taylor
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Ann Pierce
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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