Why Some Wetland Plants Are Invasive and How They Affect Restoration
Webinar Details
When:
Mar 26, 2013 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:24 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Reviewed for Continued Content Relevance: 06/2016
Presenter(s):
- Susan M. Galatowitsch, Ph.D., Professor and Head, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1.5 hour Conservation Planning Credit
- The Wildlife Society - Certified Wildlife Biologist®/Professional Development Certificate Program - 1.5 hour TWS Category 1 Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Participants receive guidance regarding management of invasive plants in wetland restorations.
The proportion of wetland restoration projects affected by invasive species is likely very high. Either invasive species are present at the start of a project and their removal is attempted during site preparation or they arrive soon after, as the site adjusts to its new hydrology and vegetative cover is minimal. If the goals of a restoration project are narrowly focused on flood abatement or water quality improvement, the presence of invasive species is a minor concern. If, however, the desire is to achieve multiple benefits, including the restoration of plant biodiversity, then invasive species control is a priority. Plant communities influence nutrient cycling and food webs, provide food and habitat structure to animals, and contribute to a wetland ecosystem’s aesthetic appeal. Consequently, the restoration of a wetland’s plant communities is often considered crucial to project success. Understanding why a particular wetland plant is invasive can help frame practical restoration decisions, such as selecting effective control strategies and evaluating the commitment needed to accomplish control.
This webinar is sponsored by the USDA NRCS National Wildlife Team located at the Central National Technology Support Center.
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