We are seeking participants in a collaborative effort to improve management of wetlands invaded by Phragmites. Our goal is to harness the
collective, already on-going efforts of managers to accelerate learning about how to most effectively control Phragmites and restore impacted habitats.
What would this entail? If you have areas with Phragmites where you plan to,
or someday hope to,
implement control practices (or that you are simply keeping your eyes
on)… we would love some basic information about these areas, your
management actions, and samples
of leaf tissue for genetic analyses and soil for nutrient analyses. And, we'll make it easy for you: we will send you all the sampling equipment, mailer, and data sheets that you'll need to participate!
What would you get out of it?
For your site(s), genetic identification of whether you have the native
or exotic subspecies and information about how soil conditions
might be influencing Phragmites abundance. Collectively and over
the longer term, we will use the tools of adaptive management to
identify which actions are most effective for controlling Phragmites and reestablishing desired plant communities.
Potentially interested in getting involved? If so, please contact us at vhunt@chicagobotanic.org for more information.
Best regards,
Vicky Hunt, Dan Larkin, Jeremie Fant, Sarah Jacobi, Eric Lonsdorf, and Paul Hartzog Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL |