Philipp Robeck
- Project LeadUniversity of Melbourne
- Research Fellow, Ecological Modeling and BiodiversityUNU-INWEH
Environmental data science and ecological modeling in urban planning and biological invasions.
About Regulated Plants
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 states, provinces, regions and nations around the world. 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 government agricultural and biosecurity authorities to create an interactive map and searchable database of regulated invasive plants, noxious weeds, and related plant biosecurity listings.
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.
Project Team
Mohsen B Mesgaran
- Associate ProfessorUniversity of California, Davis
- Lead, Ecological Modeling and Food SecurityUNU-INWEH
Artificial intelligence, informatics, and data for agricultural and invasion science.
George Lindley
- Data Analyst & Web DeveloperMSc Data Analytics
Data engineering, visualization and web development: the data pipeline and releases behind the database, and this website. Transforming complex information into clear, usable tools.
Mir Matin
- Manager, Geospatial, Climate and Infrastructure Analytics ProgramUNU-INWEH
Geospatial solutions, remote sensing, and climate analytics for applications in environmental management and disaster risk reduction.
Farnaz Kordbacheh
- Project ScientistUniversity of California, Davis
Quantitative research in agricultural and invasion science.
Contributors
Lior Blank
- Senior ScientistVolcani Institute
Quantitative research in plant pathology and weed research.
Grace Al-Khawand
- Research Fellow, Environmental Modeling and BiodiversityUNU-INWEH
Interdisciplinary research in biogeography and urban environmental planning.
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.
How to cite
Please cite the Regulated Plants Database as follows:
Cite as
Robeck, P., Lindley, G., Matin, M., Kordbacheh, F., Blank, L., Al-Khawand, G., & Mesgaran, M. B. (2025). Regulated plants database. United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health. https://regulatedplants.unu.edu/
Contact Us
Have questions, suggestions, corrections, or an Enterprise access request? Get in touch with our team.
Address
Regulated Plants Database
Department of Plant Sciences
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616