This session includes three presentations. Jonathan Glueckert (University of Florida) discusses the utility, guidelines, and challenges of using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and spray tracking GPS technology in upland vegetation management programs. Dr. Brent Sellers (University of Florida) covers the biology, ecology and management of smutgrass (Sporobolus jacquemontii), and includes an outline of the distinguishing characteristics, proper identification and methods to control this invasive grass. Dr. Candice Price (University of Florida) finishes the session by going over the basic characteristics of grasses, several common upland grass species, and tips for managing these grasses in an upland environment.

This session includes two presentations. Dr. Chris Marble (University of Florida) outlines invasive plants disguised as natives; he discusses the terms “native”, “invasive”, and “invasive exotic” and reviews several invasive upland plants and their native look-alikes. Dr. Stephen Enloe (University of Florida) examines alternatives to glyphosate and outlines triclopyr formulations, concentrations, and innovations.

Kyle Thayer (University of Florida) discusses approximately 30 introduced and native upland species in this session. He will describe how to identify these plants by key characteristics, discuss where you are likely to find them and discuss current best management practices including any biocontrol agents, effects of mechanical control, etc.

This session includes four presentations. Invasive Australian trees in the Florida landscape: Biological control of melaleuca and earleaf acacia (Dr. Melissa Smith, USDA ARS Invasive Plants Research Laboratory) outlines evaluation of the final biocontrol agents for melaleuca and the status of potential biocontrol agents for earleaf acacia management. Biological control of Lygodium microphyllum: Agent establishment, impacts, and future developments describes the USDA ARS IPRL biocontrol program for Lygodium microphyllum, which includes mass rearing, releasing, and monitoring existing agents and testing potential new agents in its quarantine facility. Air potato biological control success story (Ken Gioeli, University of Florida) shares results of the statewide air potato biological control agent extension program using Lilioceris cheni. Biological control of Brazilian peppertree (Dr. Carey Minteer, University of Florida) discusses current progress in evaluating and deploying biocontrol agents that target this state-listed noxious tree in Florida’s natural areas and right of ways.

This session includes four presentations. Natural area weed management on large landscapes: Lessons learned from SFWMD (LeRoy Rodgers, South Florida Water Management District) describes planning strategies for long-term management, optimized protocols for cost-effective control, real-world integrated weed management practices, and examples of lessons learned from the field. Terrestrial grasses: Identification and management (Dr. Candice Prince, University of Florida) covers basic characteristics of grasses, several common upland grass species, and tips for managing these grasses in an upland environment. Identification and biology of invasive and native vines in Florida (Leah Aidif, University of Florida) focuses on the biology and identification characteristics for some of Florida’s common exotic and native vine species. Biology and management of shrubby false buttonweed (Spermacoce verticillata) (Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida) outlines identification and management of this increasingly common invasive plant.