About the Regulated Plants Database

Learn about our project, methodology, and get in touch with our team

What is the Regulated Plants Database?

The Regulated Plants Database is a comprehensive resource that tracks and displays information about regulated invasive plant species across different U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and Australia. Our goal is to provide researchers, agricultural professionals, and the public with easy access to information about which plants are regulated in different jurisdictions.

This project compiles data from governmental agricultural authorities to create an interactive map and searchable database of regulated invasive species, making it easier to understand the complex regulatory landscape surrounding these plants.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create a centralized, accessible repository of information about regulated invasive plants to help:

  • Researchers track regulatory trends across regions
  • Agricultural professionals identify plants of concern
  • Policymakers develop informed regulation strategies
  • Gardeners and land managers make responsible planting decisions
  • Educational institutions teach about invasive species management

The Team

The Regulated Plants Database is a project led by researchers at the University of California and the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU INWEH), specializing in plant ecology, invasive species management, and agricultural policy. Our interdisciplinary team combines expertise in botany, data science, and regulatory frameworks to create a comprehensive resource for understanding plant regulations.

Philipp Robeck

Project Lead, University of Melbourne
Research Fellow, Ecological Modeling and Biodiversity, United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health

Environmental Data Science and Ecological Modeling in Urban Planning and Biological Invasions

Mohsen B Mesgaran

Associate Professor, University of California
Lead, Ecological Modeling and Food Security, United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health

Artificial intelligence, informatics, and data for agricultural and invasion science.

George Lindley

Data Analyst & Web Developer

Data visualization and website design. Transforming complex information into compelling narratives.

Farnaz Kordbacheh

Project Scientist, University of California

Quantitative Research in agricultural and invasion science.

Mir Matin

Manager, Geospatial, Climate and Infrastructure Analytics Program, United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health

Geospatial solutions, remote sensing, and climate analytics for applications in environmental management and disaster risk reduction.

Acknowledgements

This project was made possible through the support and collaboration of various organizations and individuals who contributed data, expertise, and resources:

  • State and provincial agricultural departments across North America
  • The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health
  • The Department of Plant Science at the University of California in Davis
  • National invasive species councils
  • University extension services
  • Botanical researchers and taxonomists
  • Agricultural policy experts

We are grateful for their contributions to this ongoing effort.

Contact Us

Have questions, suggestions, or corrections? Get in touch with our team.

Address

Regulated Plants Database
Department of Plant Sciences
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616