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VIDEO: Dr. Dan Carter Explains How to Identify Native Phragmites

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

We are at the Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail with Dr. Dan Carter from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and he is teaching us how to differentiate between native and invasive phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

VIDEO: Native or Introduced? Identification of Phragmites lineages in North America

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

A presentation by Dr. Kristin Saltonstall with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute discussing the differences between native and non-native Phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

Phragmites: Native or Not? 

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet provides information on the characteristics of Phragmites and how to identify native from non-native Phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

Phragmites Field Guide: Distinguishing between native and exotic forms of Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in the United States

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This field guide presents the most current information available on the origin, distribution, taxonomy, genetics and morphological differentiation of native and introduced forms of Phragmites australis. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

Cattle grazing for invasive Phragmites australis (common reed) management in Northern Utah wetlands

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet discusses traditional ways to manage Phragmites, and explores grazing as an alternative method for Phragmites management. Continue Reading

Filed under: Case study Grazing management Outreach

How to Restore Phragmites-invaded Wetlands

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet describes the best practices and strategies for controlling and reducing the spread of Phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: herbicide management Outreach

European Common Reed Best Management Practices

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This fact sheet provides a summary of best management techniques and practices to control invasive Phragmites, including prevention, chemical, biological, mechanical, and cultural control. Continue Reading

Filed under: herbicide management Outreach

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This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Geological Survey under Grant/Cooperative Agreement No. G23AC00436. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey.



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