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Category Archives: Conservation
Ecotype – Problematic Concept in a Changing World
For those reasons, “local is best” is the mantra, if not the dogma, of many in the conservation and restoration community. It’s a cautious and logical approach. However, in recognition of the altered and changing world we live in and recognizing that ecological restoration and reconstruction projects are essentially the only way many species can move across today’s fragmented landscape, I would urge people to be a little more liberal in how they apply the ecotype concept. Continue reading
Winter Identification of Native and Exotic Phragmites Subspecies in SE Wisconsin
tips for winter ID of native and exotic Phragmites Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, invasive species, native plants, restoration, wetlands
Tagged botany, invasive species, native Phragmites identification, native vs. exotic, phragmites, Phragmites australis ssp. americanus, Phragmites australis ssp. australis, plant identification, wetland, winter identification
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Natural Areas Have Intrinsic Value
Much of the conservation community’s current approach to conservation planning is a commodification of nature. Lands are valued according to laundry lists of the tangible services (e.g. water quality protection, forage, carbon storage) they provide. We might not assign actual dollars … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, restoration
Tagged conservation, Ecosystem services, native plants, natural areas, prairie
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