The following research project was designed around several recurring questions that had arisen in previous restoration efforts, and that appeared to be questions that would be important to address for the wider restoration community. The primary questions being explored in this research project include:
1) Is ‘coarse mulching’ or ‘fine mulching’ of woody tamarisk biomass more useful for enhancing establishment of desirable seeded species and inhibiting secondary weed invasion?
2) Does seeding before mulching enhance the establishment of desirable seeded species (compared with seeding after mulching)?
3) Does the incorporation of an herbicide treatment significantly enhance the establishment of desirable seeded species in a cheatgrass dominated understory?
About the Tamarisk Coalition We are a non-profit alliance working to restore riparian lands, with a current focus on restoring waterways and associated uplands impacted by woody invasives in the American West. Read More | Explore Our Other Projects We conduct a variety of projects aimed at directly or indirectly assisting landowners and land managers with accessing the tools they need to conduct successful riparian restoration efforts. Learn More | Check Out Local Training and Educational Events in Your Area at the Riparian Restoration Connection Looking for more hands-on information about mulching, seeding, or herbicide application methods? Interested in other related trainings such as plant identification, or maybe you are just interested in participating in a local revegetation project to gain more on-the-ground experience? Check out the Riparian Restoration Connection, your online resource for trainings, seminars and events focused on riparian restoration efforts impacted by woody invasives such as tamarisk and Russian olive in the American West. Click Here |