what is SIIPA?

SIIPA is a clever little tool that analyzes your invasive plant data and determines which areas should be treated first.

SIIPA's official name is Spatial Invasive and Infestation Priority Analysis. But who can remember that? Instead we like to call it SIIPA.

about the siipa tool

The SIIPA tool is designed for land-use managers who want help prioritizing their resources. Simply set your parameters and run the tool. SIIPA will create a ranked list of which areas/plant populations should be treated first to have the greatest positive impact.

To read more technical information about the SIIPA tool please read the abstract.

Created by

The SIIPA model, created by Deb Stone with collaboration and input from Michael Andreu, is a joint product of The Nature Conservancy and the University of Florida. The ongoing effort in developing this web based version was made possible by a grant from The Florida Forest Service under an interagency agreement with the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How do you access it

You can access and download the arcgis version here. To use the online version scroll down below. It's currently only available for the following states:

Florida
Georgia
Alabama

Easy Steps

Select invasive plant points

Narrows down the information to just the invasive plant species that are contained within the boundaries you select.

set parameters using the Wizard

This helps the SIIPA tool understand your priorities and how to compute your final result.

run the tool

SIIPA performs some complicated calculations and then generates a map with a grid overlay identifying which grid should be treated first.

add optional map data

This is your chance to add additional layers to the final map.(e.g. Land Ownership, Endangered Species Habitats, Hiking Trails etc.)

Choose format for results

With the finished product created, you can choose to have the results in a printed map, report or digital file.

Ready for field work!

Get started today.

Online map features

Our online mapping application is packed full of tools that have been specifically developed to help you with your invasive plant projects. With so many options, a solution is just a few clicks away.

Search for data

personalized maps

markups

data adding

photos

Ask Questions

Every day, land-use managers are asking questions such as:

Are invasive plant infestations increasing/decreasing within my focus area?
Are new invasive species entering this region?
How are the plant populations spreading?
Are environmentally sensitive areas in danger of infestation?

Find Answers

Using individual query functions, you can search the entire state for specific plant species and records. Find records based on species names, county boundaries, the year the population was mapped, etc.

Being able to query the dataset gives you the power to analyze the area you are interested in. Find answers to the questions you are asking.

your own maps

Create your own personalized maps by using the tools provided. Change basemaps to make your project maps stand out. Add your own custom touches to the maps and then save them in a variety of formats.

Bring your maps into powerpoint, share on a website, embed into a social media post...possibilities are endles. Select the right format for you and get those maps printed.

it's all you

Communicate your project maps effectively. Using the various draw tools provided, you can easily sketch on your maps. Draw unique boundaries and shapes. Write text titles and descriptions.

Zoom into your project area and sketch out a specific work plan. Mark up the map to show your project work goals.

Attach your sketched up maps to project invoices. Isolate treatment areas and delineate applications with easy sketching tools.

Make it yours

Add your own data layers to your map. Help tell your story through project layers, customized map scenes, and shapefiles.

You can drag your own project layers to the map to help tell your story. Sometimes you need specific layers to help establish treatment plans but you don't want it publicly accessible. You can use the SIIPA tool to add your own unique layers accessible by only you. When you close your browser the layers are gone.

see your site photos

As you add site photos to your mapped invasive plant infestations, you can view them in the online map. Click on any invasive plant point to see the historical images over time. You can track changes to the size and density of the invasive plant populations, by simply looking at the images.

try it out

Ready to test it out and see what the tool can do?

Explore the SIIPA tool by clicking on the map image. Zoom into your area of interest and begin prioritizing your invasive species treatments.

Not sure where to start? For additional help use the tutorials located below. The videos and guides can help get you started.

help files

We've put together a series of help files to walk you through each step of the SIIPA tool. Click on any of the links below to get a simple tutorial.

the siipa tool

It's Fast. It's Free. It's New. Changing the way we prioritize treatments, one infestation at a time.

have some questions? We'd love to hear from you

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