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[Fwd: Re: National Survey on Phragmites Management]
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Elizabeth Brusati
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Sep 24, 2009 10:55 PDT
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Could anyone involved with Phragmites please respond to this survey. As
you may know, Bernd Blossey is working on developing biological control
agents for the invasive European variety.
Thanks,
Lincoln Smith, Research Entomologist
USDA-ARS Western Regional Research Center
Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit
800 Buchanan Street
Albany, CA 94710, USA
tel. 510-559-6185, fax 559-5737, link.-@ars.usda.gov
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*From: *Laura Martin <ljm-@cornell.edu>
*Date: *Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:15:46 -0400
*Subject: *National Survey on Phragmites Management
We are writing to you because we would like you to participate in an
online survey on Phragmites australis management options.
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What this survey is about
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Phragmites australis (common reed) management is of ongoing concern for
many land management agencies and conservationists. In many areas, a
continued rapid population expansion of introduced Phragmites has
resulted in the investment of large amounts of resources into repeated
control efforts. We are interested in collecting information on recent
management of Phragmites, as well as opinions on future management
options. Results of this survey will be used to develop guidelines and
management suggestions and will aid in future research.
*How you were chosen
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This survey is being conducted by Cornell University with funding from
the New York Department of Transportation. This survey is being sent to
individuals who manage natural areas across the United States, including
members of state and federal agencies as well as individuals who have
asked to be included in an informal Phragmites email update service
maintained by Bernd Blossey (Cornell University).
*What we ask you to do
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Please complete this survey to the best of your knowledge. It should
take about 15-30 minutes to answer.
You do not need to be an expert on Phragmites management, nor does your
organization need to have managed for Phragmites in the past---we are
interested in your opinions.
You will not be asked to give your name in this survey, and the records
of this study will be kept private. There is always a chance that
information sent over the internet could be read by a third party. Your
participation in this survey is completely voluntary.
*START THE SURVEY:* http://lab.invasiveplants.net/Pages/Survey.aspx
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Further Information
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The researchers conducting this study are Laura Martin and Professor
Bernd Blossey. If you have any questions, please email Laura Martin at:
LJM-@cornell.edu. If you have any questions or concerns regarding
your rights as a subject in this study, you may contact the Cornell
University Institutional Review Board (IRB) at +1 607-255-5138 or access
their website at http://www.irb.cornell.edu
<http://www.irb.cornell.edu/> . You may also report your concerns or
complaints anonymously through Ethicspoint or by calling toll free at
1-866-293-3077. Ethicspoint is an independent organization that serves
as a liaison between the University and the person bringing the
complaint so that anonymity can be ensured.
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Elizabeth D. Brusati, Ph.D.
Project Manager, California Invasive Plant Council
1442- A Walnut St. #462, Berkeley, CA 94709
edbru-@cal-ipc.org
www.cal-ipc.org
phone: 510-843-3902
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