Category Archives: restoration

Winter Identification of Native and Exotic Phragmites Subspecies in SE Wisconsin

Posted on January 30, 2016 by prairiebotanist

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Natural Areas Have Intrinsic Value

Posted on February 19, 2015 by prairiebotanist

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 →

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Native and Exotic Plants: Problematic Terminology

Posted on December 7, 2013 by prairiebotanist

I have always taken terms like “native” and “exotic” for granted. Native species may be assigned ecological value, but it is what they reveal about our natural heritage that I have always valued more. As integral parts of my human … Continue reading →

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