Phragmites (Phragmites australis) Mapping and Control in Muskegon County, Michigan

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

Natural Resource Management

Mentor Information

Todd Aschenbach, aschenbt@gvsu.edu

Department

Biology

Location

Kirkhof Center 2216

Start Date

13-4-2011 9:00 AM

End Date

13-4-2011 9:30 AM

Keywords

Environment

Abstract

Invasive species contribute to the destruction of critical wetlands in Muskegon, Michigan. The invasion of Phragmites (Phragmites australis) drives out native wetland species resulting in reduced biodiversity. I hypothesize that with proper identification and mapping of existing Phragmites (Phragmites australis) stands and critical wetland areas, the invasion can be properly controlled. An adaptive management plan will be developed that identifies where existing Phragmites (Phragmites australis) stands and critical wetland areas overlap. Results will be used to focus invasive species control and critical wetland preservation. Existing Phragmites (Phragmites australis) stands will be monitored for future spread.

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Phragmites (Phragmites australis) Mapping and Control in Muskegon County, Michigan

Kirkhof Center 2216

Invasive species contribute to the destruction of critical wetlands in Muskegon, Michigan. The invasion of Phragmites (Phragmites australis) drives out native wetland species resulting in reduced biodiversity. I hypothesize that with proper identification and mapping of existing Phragmites (Phragmites australis) stands and critical wetland areas, the invasion can be properly controlled. An adaptive management plan will be developed that identifies where existing Phragmites (Phragmites australis) stands and critical wetland areas overlap. Results will be used to focus invasive species control and critical wetland preservation. Existing Phragmites (Phragmites australis) stands will be monitored for future spread.