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Alaska Spartina Prevention, Detection And Response Plan, Vanessa Howard Morgan, Mark Sytsma Mar 2010

Alaska Spartina Prevention, Detection And Response Plan, Vanessa Howard Morgan, Mark Sytsma

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This Alaska Spartina Prevention and Response Plan reviews the known impacts, biology, and invasion history of Spartina on the west coast. It outlines strategies for prevention, early detection and efficient organization of rapid response efforts following the confirmation of an infestation. The goal of the plan is to prevent the establishment of any Spartina populations and to eradicate established infestations if detected within the State’s estuaries or coastal wetlands. Five objectives and strategies are described and 31 specific tasks are outlined to achieve this goal. These include: • Prevention of establishment through vector and source population control. • Plan coordination …


Invasive Cordgrasses - Spartina Species - Estuarine Invaders!, Vanessa Howard Mar 2007

Invasive Cordgrasses - Spartina Species - Estuarine Invaders!, Vanessa Howard

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Brochure on invasive Spartina