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Global Invasive Species Team listserve digest #104 Mon May 06 2002 - 10:04:43 PDT --CONTENTS-- 1. Saccharum ravennae (New Mexico, USA) 2. Economic impacts of invasive aquatics RFP (Nationwide, USA) 3. 18-19 June Weed School (California, USA) --------------------------------------- 1. Saccharum ravennae (New Mexico, USA) From: Frannie Decker (fdecker(at)nmda-bubba.nmsu.edu) We have Saccharum ravennae (ravennagrass) growing in the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge and in surrounding areas. It is confined to the riparian areas but seems to be spreading rapidly. Does anybody have information regarding its invasiveness, the threat it poses, or control information? --------------------------------------- 2. Economic impacts of invasive aquatics RFP (Nationwide, USA) From: Barry Rice (bamrice(at)ucdavis.edu) Jennifer Vollmer (vollmej(at)basf-corp.com) forwarded to me a Request for Proposals (RFP) to study the economic affects of aquatic invasive species. The program is through the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation, and models that result from this program will aid resource managers in decision making and defending goals in regard to aquatic plant management actions. The deadlines for submission are 1 July 2002 and 1 October 2002. The RFP is posted on the WIST web site at: http://tncinvasives.ucdavis.edu/newsnotes.html --------------------------------------- 3. 18-19 June Weed School (California, USA) From: Barry Rice (bamrice(at)ucdavis.edu) A two day primer on weeds will be held 18-19 June 2002 in San Diego. Topics on the agendum include weed biology and ecology, herbicides, weed management, laws and regulations, and management specifics for a few egregious weed species. The class costs $80. To download the registration form, go to: http://tncinvasives.ucdavis.edu/meetings.html |
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