Research Idea Details
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Effectiveness of management actions to reduce the spread of invasive plants from roadsides.
- Focus Area: Invasive Species/Vegetation Management
- Status: Archived
- Subcommittee: Natural Resources
- Cost: $100k-$249k
- Timeframe: Over 3 years
Research Idea Scope
Assess management efforts to prevent or slow the spread
of exotic plants into and away from roadsides. Research should stratify sites
based upon ecosystem, soil fertility and time of disturbance. Study sites are
recommended in the Great Basin and Mojave deserts.
Urgency and Payoff
It will assist USFWS efforts to determine successful
management actions that minimize impacts to federally listed species in
habitats adjacent to roadways.
Suggested By:
Jennifer Lewinsohn, USFWS 801-975-3330 xt. 138
Jennifer Lewinsohn, USFWS 801-975-3330 xt. 138
Submitted:
10/04/2013
10/04/2013