Academic Year 2002-2003
Invasive Species Monitoring
Our secondary invasive species management study is designed to evaluate four treatment methods for controlling the spread of Herb Robert (Geranium Robertianum) and Nipplewort (Lapsana communis). A total of 125 edge plots were installed alongside a roadway and trail edge. Treatments were applied to each plot and stem counts for the invasives were conducted 6 weeks later to determine how effective each treatment was. In addition, this study looks at the spread of Herb Robert into the parkâs interior forest. Several transects were located at three separate sites to measure the spread of Herb Robert into the interior. Follow Treatment Study and Encroachment Study links at right for further details.
Area behind Douglas-fir trunk was recently
removed of English Ivy exposing soil for secondary invasives to move in
before natives recover.
Issues at Hendricks Park
Project
Objectives
Project
Task List
Project Development
Educational Plant
Guide
Invasive Species Monitoring
Treatment Study
Encroachment Study
Forest Inventory
Update
Plot Photo
Database
Data Analysis
Misc. Project
Photos
Reference Sites
Fall Term Presentation
Winter Term Presentation
Final Presentation
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