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Management Considerations for Restoring Phragmites australis Dominated Wetlands
Chris Haight. Invasive species management can be a tricky endeavor, especially when you are dealing with such a pugnacious species as Phragmites australis. Whenever you are dealing with any organism, it must be recognized that it is just one piece of a large ecosystem that is comprised of an intricate network of participants, processes, and their interactions.
Weedy Grasses as Pellet Fuel Feedstock: Research Update
Gregory Zimmerman. For the past several years, our research team has been experimenting with the use of weedy grasses for making heating pellets(to be used to heat your home). The focus of the project is to find economic uses for these weedy grasses as well as reduce greenhouse gas inputs into the atmosphere and improve farm finances
Survey results!
Thank you to the 152 people who have responded to our survey. We're so excited to have your input and are working to address the needs that were identified. Curious? Check out the results: Final report on stakeholder survey to inform the Great Lakes Phragmites...