Invasive Plant Management in the United States National Wildlife Refuge
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Abstract
Invasive species pose a significant challenge to the National Wildlife Refuge System and have been identified as the single most important threat to habitat management on refuges. At present, it is estimated that over 2 million acres of refuge lands are invaded by invasive plants. The current and potential costs of controlling invasive plants, as well as monitoring and restoring refuge lands, are significant both financially and ecologically. Budgetary expenditures for invasive species projects in FY 2009 totaled $18.4 million. A number of strategies are used to confront this threat and have resulted in success on a variety of levels. The Refuge System utilizes key partnerships, invasive species strike teams, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers to implement projects that incorporate mechanical, chemical and biological control methods.
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| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Invasive Plant Management in the United States National Wildlife Refuge |
| Series number | ACS Symposium Series |
| Chapter | 7 |
| ISBN | 9780841274495 |
| DOI | 10.1021/bk-2011-1073.ch007 |
| Volume | 1073 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Description | 12 p. |
| Larger Work Title | Invasive plant management issues and challenges in the United States: 2011 overview |
| First page | 69 |
| Last page | 80 |
| Country | United States |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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