CAIP plant images and line drawings include aquatic, wetland, native and non-native species. Additionally, there are a number of scenic photos from around Florida. Most are available for use, as long as certain guidelines are followed (see below).

Note: Licensing income from use of these photos is the primary source of funding for our photography and illustration endeavors. Knowledgeable individuals will recognize that our fee is about one third the cost of commercial image vendors.

NON-COMMERCIAL Guidelines for use of JPEG Images from CAIP/APIRS Web Site

To obtain permission for non-commercial use (educational, non-profit endeavors) of CAIP images please follow these guidelines.

1) Only images by Ann Murray, Amy Richard or Vic Ramey may be used (i.e., we can only grant permission of copyrighted images taken by our own staff photographers).

2) For use of 10 (jpeg) images or less, skip to # 4, 5, and 6.

3) For use of more than 10 images or to obtain hi-resolution files, permission must be obtained PRIOR to use. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE USING THE ON-LINE OR PRINT OUT FORM. Upon receipt of the form, we will verify availability of the image and e-mail a confirmation and larger version files (if needed) to the requestor.

4) Image permission is for one-time use only unless additional permission is obtained.

5) Photographer and CAIP must be properly acknowledged directly adjacent to published image.
Example: "Photo by Vic Ramey, University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Used with permission."

6) Requestor agrees to provide a copy of any publication/project in which the image is used.

COMMERCIAL Guidelines for use of Images from CAIP/APIRS Web Site

To obtain permission for commercial use of CAIP images please follow these guidelines:

1) Only images by Ann Murray, Amy Richard or Vic Ramey may be used (i.e., we can only grant permission of copyrighted images taken by our own staff photographers).

2) REQUESTS MUST BE MADE USING THE ON-LINE OR PRINT OUT FORM.

3) Upon receipt of the on-line form, CAIP staff will verify availability of the image.

4) CAIP staff will send the image via e-mail, FTP, or CD to the client within ten business days of the initial request. (Client must provide the FTP site and permission information.)

5) CAIP staff will send an invoice to the requestor via email, standard mail, or fax.

6) Payment for use of the image is due within 30 days of receipt of the image -- not the publication date. Make checks payable to the University of Florida Foundation. IMPORTANT: Please include Project #53743 on the memo line of the check. (UF Federal Tax ID# 59 6002052)

7) Photographer and CAIP must be properly acknowledged adjacent to published image. Example: "Photo by Vic Ramey, University of Florida/Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Used with permission."

8) Requestor agrees to provide a copy of the publication/project in which the image is used. Note: Image use is for one-time only unless prior permission is obtained (repeated or widespread use will usually involve a fee).

Please send payments and inquiries to

UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
Attn: Amy Richard
7922 NW 71st Street
Gainesville, FL. 32653-3071
Phone: 352.392.1799
Fax: 352.392.3462
E-mail: CAIP-website@ufl.edu