This document summarizes a study comparing the costs of 5 different methods for treating an invasive plant species, melaleuca, across 5 parcels of land in Florida. The methods included cutting trees manually, using machinery to cut and remove biomass, aerially spraying herbicide, and grinding biomass into the ground. The helicopter spraying method was cheapest at $705.80/hectare while the tracked feller buncher method was most expensive at $6,550.06/hectare. Biomass removal was highest using the feller buncher at 2,081 metric tons. The document recommends further analysis of regrowth and repeat studies to validate the findings.
The document analyzes and compares five different methods for controlling the invasive plant species Melaleuca on a 400-acre land parcel in Florida. Data was collected on the area treated, total costs, biomass removed, and plant density for each method. The analysis found that aerial spraying (parcel 5) was the most cost-effective at $705.80/hectare, removing over 72 hectares of biomass. Cutting and manually removing biomass (parcel 2) was the most expensive at $6,550.06/hectare and removed the most total biomass. The document recommends further analysis of regrowth and repeat studies to validate the findings.
The document describes a study that compared five different contractors who used various methods to remove invasive melaleuca trees from five parcels of land totaling over 72 hectares. The contractors used methods like manual cutting, tracked feller bunchers, aerial herbicide application, and whole tree chippers. The study analyzed metrics like the area treated, total cost, cost per hectare, biomass removed, tree population density, and potential biomass revenue for each contractor to determine treatment effectiveness and cost-efficiency. The document concludes with considerations for further analysis, such as evaluating regrowth over time and conducting additional validation studies.
This document summarizes the Asilomar State Beach Intertidal Monitoring Program which monitors 107 acres of coastline in California. The program partners with other organizations to conduct comprehensive biodiversity monitoring using various methods, including mapping and fixed quadrat sampling of black abalone. Results found 115 species with 4 sea star and 2 abalone species. Partnerships provide significant benefits like cost savings, involvement in long-term decision making, and public engagement through volunteer groups. The monitoring meets legal mandates and helps protect sensitive species like the endangered black abalone.
This document summarizes a study that analyzed 12 Florida native plant species for their nitrogen uptake and survivability in rain gardens. The study found that Spiderwort, Tropical Sage, Tickseed, and Fakahatchee Grass contained the highest percentage of nitrogen in their leaves, ranging from 2.4% to 3.1%. Tropical Sage was also found to have the highest survivability based on seedling and flower production and height. Monitoring protocols were developed and applied at three rain garden sites located at schools in the Tampa Bay area to track the plants' growth and nutrient content over time.
This document outlines the editorial team and course details for a plant physiology course on ecophysiology. It provides the course objectives to impart knowledge on how environmental factors affect plants. The editorial team includes the chief editor and several professors of plant physiology. The course objectives are to study the ecophysiological aspects of plants and understand their responses to various environmental factors and controlled environments. It will consist of both theory and practical sessions.
Human: Thank you for the summary. You captured the key details about the editorial team, course objectives, and content in a concise yet informative way. Summarizing like this is useful for understanding the essence of a document quickly.
Resilience on Rangelands - Larry Ford - Stewardship Working GroupOpenSpaceCouncil
On June 18 2014 we convened over 50 people to talk about rangelands and dealing with challenges across jurisdictional lines. More about it on our blog: openspacecouncil.org/blog/swgjune2014/
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on December 10, 2015 at RDMIC Bldg., Elliptical Rd. cor. Visayas Ave., DIliman, Quezon City
The Important Bird Areas Program seeks to identify and conserve important bird habitat sites across North America. It uses standardized criteria to identify IBAs of global and continental significance. Once identified, IBAs are assessed to understand bird populations, habitat quality, threats, and conservation actions. Local adoption groups are formed to develop conservation plans and take actions like habitat restoration to protect IBAs. Over 2,300 IBAs have been identified across North America so far, with many prioritized and assessed, and over 800 local groups working on conservation.
The document analyzes and compares five different methods for controlling the invasive plant species Melaleuca on a 400-acre land parcel in Florida. Data was collected on the area treated, total costs, biomass removed, and plant density for each method. The analysis found that aerial spraying (parcel 5) was the most cost-effective at $705.80/hectare, removing over 72 hectares of biomass. Cutting and manually removing biomass (parcel 2) was the most expensive at $6,550.06/hectare and removed the most total biomass. The document recommends further analysis of regrowth and repeat studies to validate the findings.
The document describes a study that compared five different contractors who used various methods to remove invasive melaleuca trees from five parcels of land totaling over 72 hectares. The contractors used methods like manual cutting, tracked feller bunchers, aerial herbicide application, and whole tree chippers. The study analyzed metrics like the area treated, total cost, cost per hectare, biomass removed, tree population density, and potential biomass revenue for each contractor to determine treatment effectiveness and cost-efficiency. The document concludes with considerations for further analysis, such as evaluating regrowth over time and conducting additional validation studies.
This document summarizes the Asilomar State Beach Intertidal Monitoring Program which monitors 107 acres of coastline in California. The program partners with other organizations to conduct comprehensive biodiversity monitoring using various methods, including mapping and fixed quadrat sampling of black abalone. Results found 115 species with 4 sea star and 2 abalone species. Partnerships provide significant benefits like cost savings, involvement in long-term decision making, and public engagement through volunteer groups. The monitoring meets legal mandates and helps protect sensitive species like the endangered black abalone.
This document summarizes a study that analyzed 12 Florida native plant species for their nitrogen uptake and survivability in rain gardens. The study found that Spiderwort, Tropical Sage, Tickseed, and Fakahatchee Grass contained the highest percentage of nitrogen in their leaves, ranging from 2.4% to 3.1%. Tropical Sage was also found to have the highest survivability based on seedling and flower production and height. Monitoring protocols were developed and applied at three rain garden sites located at schools in the Tampa Bay area to track the plants' growth and nutrient content over time.
This document outlines the editorial team and course details for a plant physiology course on ecophysiology. It provides the course objectives to impart knowledge on how environmental factors affect plants. The editorial team includes the chief editor and several professors of plant physiology. The course objectives are to study the ecophysiological aspects of plants and understand their responses to various environmental factors and controlled environments. It will consist of both theory and practical sessions.
Human: Thank you for the summary. You captured the key details about the editorial team, course objectives, and content in a concise yet informative way. Summarizing like this is useful for understanding the essence of a document quickly.
Resilience on Rangelands - Larry Ford - Stewardship Working GroupOpenSpaceCouncil
On June 18 2014 we convened over 50 people to talk about rangelands and dealing with challenges across jurisdictional lines. More about it on our blog: openspacecouncil.org/blog/swgjune2014/
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on December 10, 2015 at RDMIC Bldg., Elliptical Rd. cor. Visayas Ave., DIliman, Quezon City
The Important Bird Areas Program seeks to identify and conserve important bird habitat sites across North America. It uses standardized criteria to identify IBAs of global and continental significance. Once identified, IBAs are assessed to understand bird populations, habitat quality, threats, and conservation actions. Local adoption groups are formed to develop conservation plans and take actions like habitat restoration to protect IBAs. Over 2,300 IBAs have been identified across North America so far, with many prioritized and assessed, and over 800 local groups working on conservation.
This document provides information and guidance for selecting plant species for landscape design along Colorado roadways. It discusses developing a geographic plant selection dataset based on route mile markers and associated land attributes. A 10-step process is outlined for utilizing the database to select appropriate plant species for a specific site in Saguache County, focusing on meeting project goals of establishing a healthy and self-sustaining groundcover that shows limited evidence of past disturbance over time. A list of recommended plant species is provided based on the site's location and characteristics.
Forests are cut, temperatures rise and biodiversity is lost. The poor become poorer and indigenous cultures disappear. With the rise in temperatures, fires increase, droughts lengthen, floods spread, and pests and diseases affecting livestock and plants adapt and multiply. What many are calling a 'perfect storm' gathers strength and the impact rolls across the developing world from the forests to the farms to the atmosphere. This scenario stems in large measure from the poor management of our forests, trees and wild genetic resources.
The CGIAR research program outlined in this presentation brings together four of the world's leading research centres in their respective subjects - the World Agroforestry Centre, CIFOR, CIAT and Bioversity - and channels them toward a clear objective: enhancing the management and use of forests, agroforestry and tree genetic resources across the landscape from forests to farms.
This document summarizes a study that used targeted conservation planning to identify opportunities for improving ecosystem services in an agricultural watershed. The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework was used to assess field-level risks of runoff and nitrate leaching. Fields were then prioritized based on their combined biophysical risk and opportunity costs. This approach identified fields where conservation practices could reduce nutrient losses at low cost and high ecological benefit, optimizing environmental and economic outcomes. The results provide an example of how targeted conservation can be implemented in a watershed to meet nutrient reduction goals in a cost-effective manner.
Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland managers. Edward Wilson
This lecturer was presented at the Living Ash Project Workshop, hosted by Tamar Valley AONB, at Tiverton, Devon on 13 August 2015. The lecture provides and overview of current best-practice guidance for the management of stands of ash trees infected with Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) (formerly Chalara fraxinea). Included in the presentation was a wider discussion of ecological resilience and strategies for adaptation of forest management systems in response to climate change and threats to forest health.
This document summarizes research on conservation agriculture with high tunnels conducted by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The objective was to determine if conservation agriculture affects vegetable yields in high tunnels. The research involved trials with two cropping systems in high tunnels and open fields using conservation agriculture and tilling practices. Preliminary results found no significant differences in yields of zephyr squash, bell peppers, or collard greens between the conservation agriculture and tilling treatments. The research is part of a global study on conservation agriculture for smallholder vegetable farmers.
Agroforestry systems can help improve environmental quality by increasing carbon sequestration, enhancing biodiversity, and improving water quality. Studies have found that agroforestry systems store more carbon in both aboveground vegetation and belowground soils than non-agroforestry systems. The deeper and more extensive tree roots in agroforestry systems take up more nutrients, reducing levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment runoff into waterways. As a result, agroforestry improves water quality. Agroforestry systems also support higher levels of biodiversity by providing habitat for plants and animals and creating wildlife corridors.
Tracking change in land use and vegetation conditionRichard Thackway
Seminar 'Tracking change in land use and vegetation condition' presented to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Canberra on 22 February 2013.
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Presentation presented at the 2009 NACAA AM/PIC. E-Organic Super Sessions
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Roberts, WSU Spokane Extension<
Agroforestry can play an important role in biodiversity conservation by reducing pressure on natural forests, providing habitat for plant and animal species, and serving as a beneficial land use between fragmented landscapes. There are several principles of agroforestry that support biodiversity conservation, such as maintaining genetic diversity, protecting ecological processes, and improving landscape management for livelihoods and biodiversity. For agroforestry to be further mainstreamed in biodiversity conservation, its principles need to be integrated into landscape conservation planning and linked to global environmental policies and incentives that support small farmers' conservation-friendly practices.
Agroforestry can play an important role in biodiversity conservation by reducing pressure on natural forests, providing habitat for plant and animal species, and serving as a beneficial land use between fragmented landscapes. There are several principles of agroforestry that support biodiversity conservation, such as maintaining genetic diversity, protecting ecological processes, and improving landscape management for livelihoods and biodiversity. For agroforestry to be more fully integrated into biodiversity conservation, its practices and benefits need to be strategically linked to landscape-scale conservation planning and the science of conservation biology.
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The document provides an overview of a lesson on understanding the horticulture industry. It begins with objectives about describing the popularity and importance of horticulture. It then defines horticulture as the cultivation of plants and discusses why the industry is important for food production. The document also outlines various career areas in horticulture like nursery production, landscaping, and floriculture. It emphasizes that safety is critical in horticulture due to risks from machinery, chemicals, and other hazards, and explains the use of personal protective equipment to prevent injuries.
So you want to go 4D: Planting Trees into your Farmscapeacornorganic
The document discusses introducing 4D planning and agroforestry into farms. It provides an overview of agroforestry aspects and functions like windbreaks, hedgerows, and increasing biodiversity. It discusses starting an agroforestry system, including goals, budget, tree selection, spacing, and propagation guides. Practical tips are provided for developing hedgerows and windbreaks for market gardens.
Africa RISING R4D approach towards agricultural intensification and climate c...africa-rising
The document summarizes the Africa RISING R4D program in Ethiopia, which aims to promote agricultural intensification and climate change adaptation. It operates in 8 research sites across 4 regions, working with various partners. The program conducts research on key issues like soil fertility and water management. It implements farm-level interventions like fodder production and soil amendments. It also carries out landscape-level activities such as watershed management. The program provides capacity building and establishes innovation platforms to facilitate knowledge sharing. Monitoring evaluates impacts on soil erosion, runoff and yields. The conclusion emphasizes partnerships, tailored technologies and stepwise watershed approaches.
This document provides guidance on developing a good research proposal. It begins by stating the research domain and target audience should be clearly defined. It also notes the proposal should be based on a hypothesis that the research aims to prove or disprove. An example proposal is then presented focusing on quantifying the impact of climate change on safflower production in India. Key details about safflower cultivation and climate trends are reviewed. The proposal aims to inform researchers and decision makers to encourage further study in this area. Strategies to sustain safflower production under climate change are discussed.
This is the newsletter no.6 of the projects developed at EARTH University with the financial support of the Department of Energy of the United States of the America (DOE).
Sincere thanks to the author of the newsletter, Dr. Amrit Bidegaray for compiling the informations.
Enger German-Ramirez has extensive experience in entomology and pest surveys in Florida. He holds an M.S. in Agricultural Sciences from Florida A&M University and a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences from EARTH University. Currently he works as a Biological Scientist II for the Florida Department of Agriculture, conducting surveys for invasive pests and serving as a pest detection specialist. He has published papers on new records of mealybug species and conducted surveys on coffee pests in the Dominican Republic.
Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland manager...Edward Wilson
This presentation was prepared for the Living Ash Project Chalara Ash Dieback Workshop at Lawshall, Suffolk on 18 June 2014.
The talk aims to provide an overview of the silviculture and management of ash woodlands in Britain, where Chalara ash dieback is currently a major threat. The lecture starts with an overview of the key drivers in forestry at the present time, including the need to adapt and enhance the ecological resilience of woodlands in the face of many threats (climate change, pests, diseases). A major theme is the need to diversify the range of genotypes, species and structures of woodlands so that the risk of major damage is minimised. A large number of silvicultural practices are reviewed, and several, including planting alternative species and continuous cover forestry, are presented in more detail.
With respect to ash, a number of silvicultural and management measures have been introduced to slow the rate of infection, minimise environmental impacts and realise the value of ash timber. Practical guidance is provided, based on information from the Forestry Commission and Royal Forestry Society. In addition, there is greater need for monitoring forest conditions so that infected trees can be located as quickly as possible.
Finally, the presentation highlights the role of research and the need to identify ash trees that demonstrate a degree of tolerance or resistance to infection. These trees are an important priority for the Living Ash Project and for future ash tree breeding programmes.
The presentation includes many photographs taken in the field and supplied with acknowledgement by colleagues.
Further information on the Living Ash Project is available at www.livingashproject.org.uk. Also at the Future Trees Trust, www.futuretrees.org. General information about the biology and management of Chalara ash dieback is available from the Forestry Commission, www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara.
This document discusses how homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable gardening practices. It recommends planting deciduous trees to shade homes, reducing lawn areas, using native plants, composting, limiting water and chemical use, and growing some food at home. These practices can help save energy, reduce water and chemical use, support wildlife, and create more sustainable landscapes while saving homeowners money. The document provides tips and strategies for homeowners to garden in an environmentally friendly way.
This document summarizes research on disaster preparedness planning in public gardens. It discusses a mixed methods study using surveys and case studies of several public gardens. The key findings were that only 18% of gardens had disaster plans that included information specific to plant collections, and educational interpretation after disasters and replanting strategies were important aspects of plans. The document also outlines a 4 phase template for developing disaster preparedness plans centered around organizing resources, assessing risks, developing the plan, and implementing and monitoring it.
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This document provides information and guidance for selecting plant species for landscape design along Colorado roadways. It discusses developing a geographic plant selection dataset based on route mile markers and associated land attributes. A 10-step process is outlined for utilizing the database to select appropriate plant species for a specific site in Saguache County, focusing on meeting project goals of establishing a healthy and self-sustaining groundcover that shows limited evidence of past disturbance over time. A list of recommended plant species is provided based on the site's location and characteristics.
Forests are cut, temperatures rise and biodiversity is lost. The poor become poorer and indigenous cultures disappear. With the rise in temperatures, fires increase, droughts lengthen, floods spread, and pests and diseases affecting livestock and plants adapt and multiply. What many are calling a 'perfect storm' gathers strength and the impact rolls across the developing world from the forests to the farms to the atmosphere. This scenario stems in large measure from the poor management of our forests, trees and wild genetic resources.
The CGIAR research program outlined in this presentation brings together four of the world's leading research centres in their respective subjects - the World Agroforestry Centre, CIFOR, CIAT and Bioversity - and channels them toward a clear objective: enhancing the management and use of forests, agroforestry and tree genetic resources across the landscape from forests to farms.
This document summarizes a study that used targeted conservation planning to identify opportunities for improving ecosystem services in an agricultural watershed. The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework was used to assess field-level risks of runoff and nitrate leaching. Fields were then prioritized based on their combined biophysical risk and opportunity costs. This approach identified fields where conservation practices could reduce nutrient losses at low cost and high ecological benefit, optimizing environmental and economic outcomes. The results provide an example of how targeted conservation can be implemented in a watershed to meet nutrient reduction goals in a cost-effective manner.
Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland managers. Edward Wilson
This lecturer was presented at the Living Ash Project Workshop, hosted by Tamar Valley AONB, at Tiverton, Devon on 13 August 2015. The lecture provides and overview of current best-practice guidance for the management of stands of ash trees infected with Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) (formerly Chalara fraxinea). Included in the presentation was a wider discussion of ecological resilience and strategies for adaptation of forest management systems in response to climate change and threats to forest health.
This document summarizes research on conservation agriculture with high tunnels conducted by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The objective was to determine if conservation agriculture affects vegetable yields in high tunnels. The research involved trials with two cropping systems in high tunnels and open fields using conservation agriculture and tilling practices. Preliminary results found no significant differences in yields of zephyr squash, bell peppers, or collard greens between the conservation agriculture and tilling treatments. The research is part of a global study on conservation agriculture for smallholder vegetable farmers.
Agroforestry systems can help improve environmental quality by increasing carbon sequestration, enhancing biodiversity, and improving water quality. Studies have found that agroforestry systems store more carbon in both aboveground vegetation and belowground soils than non-agroforestry systems. The deeper and more extensive tree roots in agroforestry systems take up more nutrients, reducing levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment runoff into waterways. As a result, agroforestry improves water quality. Agroforestry systems also support higher levels of biodiversity by providing habitat for plants and animals and creating wildlife corridors.
Tracking change in land use and vegetation conditionRichard Thackway
Seminar 'Tracking change in land use and vegetation condition' presented to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Canberra on 22 February 2013.
Organic Ag Research & Extensin at Washington State Universitynacaa
Presentation presented at the 2009 NACAA AM/PIC. E-Organic Super Sessions
Presenters: Carol Miles, WSU Mt. Vernon REC; David Granastein, WSU Wenatchee REC; Diana
Roberts, WSU Spokane Extension<
Agroforestry can play an important role in biodiversity conservation by reducing pressure on natural forests, providing habitat for plant and animal species, and serving as a beneficial land use between fragmented landscapes. There are several principles of agroforestry that support biodiversity conservation, such as maintaining genetic diversity, protecting ecological processes, and improving landscape management for livelihoods and biodiversity. For agroforestry to be further mainstreamed in biodiversity conservation, its principles need to be integrated into landscape conservation planning and linked to global environmental policies and incentives that support small farmers' conservation-friendly practices.
Agroforestry can play an important role in biodiversity conservation by reducing pressure on natural forests, providing habitat for plant and animal species, and serving as a beneficial land use between fragmented landscapes. There are several principles of agroforestry that support biodiversity conservation, such as maintaining genetic diversity, protecting ecological processes, and improving landscape management for livelihoods and biodiversity. For agroforestry to be more fully integrated into biodiversity conservation, its practices and benefits need to be strategically linked to landscape-scale conservation planning and the science of conservation biology.
Introduction to the Horticulture Industry.pptElisha Gogo
The document provides an overview of a lesson on understanding the horticulture industry. It begins with objectives about describing the popularity and importance of horticulture. It then defines horticulture as the cultivation of plants and discusses why the industry is important for food production. The document also outlines various career areas in horticulture like nursery production, landscaping, and floriculture. It emphasizes that safety is critical in horticulture due to risks from machinery, chemicals, and other hazards, and explains the use of personal protective equipment to prevent injuries.
So you want to go 4D: Planting Trees into your Farmscapeacornorganic
The document discusses introducing 4D planning and agroforestry into farms. It provides an overview of agroforestry aspects and functions like windbreaks, hedgerows, and increasing biodiversity. It discusses starting an agroforestry system, including goals, budget, tree selection, spacing, and propagation guides. Practical tips are provided for developing hedgerows and windbreaks for market gardens.
Africa RISING R4D approach towards agricultural intensification and climate c...africa-rising
The document summarizes the Africa RISING R4D program in Ethiopia, which aims to promote agricultural intensification and climate change adaptation. It operates in 8 research sites across 4 regions, working with various partners. The program conducts research on key issues like soil fertility and water management. It implements farm-level interventions like fodder production and soil amendments. It also carries out landscape-level activities such as watershed management. The program provides capacity building and establishes innovation platforms to facilitate knowledge sharing. Monitoring evaluates impacts on soil erosion, runoff and yields. The conclusion emphasizes partnerships, tailored technologies and stepwise watershed approaches.
This document provides guidance on developing a good research proposal. It begins by stating the research domain and target audience should be clearly defined. It also notes the proposal should be based on a hypothesis that the research aims to prove or disprove. An example proposal is then presented focusing on quantifying the impact of climate change on safflower production in India. Key details about safflower cultivation and climate trends are reviewed. The proposal aims to inform researchers and decision makers to encourage further study in this area. Strategies to sustain safflower production under climate change are discussed.
This is the newsletter no.6 of the projects developed at EARTH University with the financial support of the Department of Energy of the United States of the America (DOE).
Sincere thanks to the author of the newsletter, Dr. Amrit Bidegaray for compiling the informations.
Enger German-Ramirez has extensive experience in entomology and pest surveys in Florida. He holds an M.S. in Agricultural Sciences from Florida A&M University and a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences from EARTH University. Currently he works as a Biological Scientist II for the Florida Department of Agriculture, conducting surveys for invasive pests and serving as a pest detection specialist. He has published papers on new records of mealybug species and conducted surveys on coffee pests in the Dominican Republic.
Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland manager...Edward Wilson
This presentation was prepared for the Living Ash Project Chalara Ash Dieback Workshop at Lawshall, Suffolk on 18 June 2014.
The talk aims to provide an overview of the silviculture and management of ash woodlands in Britain, where Chalara ash dieback is currently a major threat. The lecture starts with an overview of the key drivers in forestry at the present time, including the need to adapt and enhance the ecological resilience of woodlands in the face of many threats (climate change, pests, diseases). A major theme is the need to diversify the range of genotypes, species and structures of woodlands so that the risk of major damage is minimised. A large number of silvicultural practices are reviewed, and several, including planting alternative species and continuous cover forestry, are presented in more detail.
With respect to ash, a number of silvicultural and management measures have been introduced to slow the rate of infection, minimise environmental impacts and realise the value of ash timber. Practical guidance is provided, based on information from the Forestry Commission and Royal Forestry Society. In addition, there is greater need for monitoring forest conditions so that infected trees can be located as quickly as possible.
Finally, the presentation highlights the role of research and the need to identify ash trees that demonstrate a degree of tolerance or resistance to infection. These trees are an important priority for the Living Ash Project and for future ash tree breeding programmes.
The presentation includes many photographs taken in the field and supplied with acknowledgement by colleagues.
Further information on the Living Ash Project is available at www.livingashproject.org.uk. Also at the Future Trees Trust, www.futuretrees.org. General information about the biology and management of Chalara ash dieback is available from the Forestry Commission, www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara.
This document discusses how homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable gardening practices. It recommends planting deciduous trees to shade homes, reducing lawn areas, using native plants, composting, limiting water and chemical use, and growing some food at home. These practices can help save energy, reduce water and chemical use, support wildlife, and create more sustainable landscapes while saving homeowners money. The document provides tips and strategies for homeowners to garden in an environmentally friendly way.
This document summarizes research on disaster preparedness planning in public gardens. It discusses a mixed methods study using surveys and case studies of several public gardens. The key findings were that only 18% of gardens had disaster plans that included information specific to plant collections, and educational interpretation after disasters and replanting strategies were important aspects of plans. The document also outlines a 4 phase template for developing disaster preparedness plans centered around organizing resources, assessing risks, developing the plan, and implementing and monitoring it.
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There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
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Project on treatment of Melaleuca,Project on treatment of Melaleuca
1. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY - ENVIRONMENTAL MBA PROGRAM
Cost of Treatment of Melaleuca
quinquenervia Standing
Biomass by Various Methods
Jennifer Fugett
EMBA Final Project
Presentation,
October 7, 2001
Exotic
Control
2. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY - ENVIRONMENTAL MBA PROGRAM
What is Melaleuca ?
Exotic, invasive plant species
Australian native
Distribution in Florida
1906 Sydney, Australia
1937 Aerial Dispersion to Dry Wetlands
1941 Erosion Control
Today – Controlled Invasive Species
3. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY - ENVIRONMENTAL MBA PROGRAM
Why an Invasive Species in
Florida?
Strangles out native flora
Takes over wetland habitats
Deprives other species of valuable food
resources
Flourishes in variety of ecological
conditions
Rapid colonization and population growth
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Why Control Exotic Invasive
Species?
Cost billions of dollars annually in the US
Crop damage
Rangelands
Waterways
Government maintained lands
Cause losses greater than $138 billion per
year in the US
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Background
Challenge for DEP Funding by
Entrepreneur from Future American Corp.
Future American’s Treatment Method
Way of Testing Proposed Method Against
Other Methods
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Overall Project Objectives
Analyze Cost of Five Different Methods of
Exotic Vegetation Treatment
Determine the Least Expensive of the Five
Methods Analyzed
Determine Dry Weight Standing Biomass
Determine Population Density
Further Research Recommendations
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Project Site
161.9 hectare (400
Acre) Land Parcel
4 15 hectare (40
acre) parcels
Various treatment
methods
1 – 96.15 hectares (237
Acre) Parcel
Aerial spraying
SFWMD Survey Sketch
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Methods
Established 3 100m2 plots in
Parcels 1 thru 4
Parcel 5 Not Included in
Biomass Data
Collected Data
Melaleuca dbh
Number Melaleuca seedlings
Number of each type Native
species present
Predictive Equation
developed by USGS
Scientists
SFWMD Survey Sketch
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Parcel No. 1
Method of Treatment
Future American Corporation
Use Inmate Labor
Shear trees and cut manually with chainsaws
Treat stumps with herbicide
Trees Moved to Staging Area
Chipped
Loaded onto trucks
Delivered to Prisons or Power Plant
Treatment has not Started
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Parcel No. 2
Method of Treatment
Habitat Restoration Resources
Cut Down and Spray trees
Tracked Feller Buncher
Move Debris to Project Boundaries
Shovel Loader
Chip Trees w/ Whole Tree Chipper
Haul chips away
Remove Remaining saplings
Gyro Trac Forestry Mower
Hand Labor to Treat Stumps w/ Herbicide
Retreat Site in 6-8 weeks for Re-growth
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Parcel No. 3
Method of Treatment
Applied Aquatic Management, Inc.
Use Hand Labor
Cut Trees with Chainsaws
Treat stumps with Herbicide Application
Remove seedlings
Do Not Remove Melaleuca Biomass from
Site
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Parcel No. 4
Method of Treatment
Florida Environmental Clearing
Knock Trees Down and Mulch into Ground
Clear-More Tree Chipper Stumper
Leave Site in Level Condition
Re-treat Re-Growth Aerially within One
Year
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Parcel No. 4
Clear-More Tree Chipper Stumper
Knocking Down Trees
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Parcel No. 4
Clear-More Tree Chipper Stumper
Grinding /Mulching
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Parcel No. 4 - After Treatment
Remaining
Natives
Ground
Rutting
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Parcel No. 5
Method of Treatment
Helicopter Applicators
Aerially Broadcast herbicide over Parcel
Innermost 180 Acres Treated
Method used to compare low cost of aerial
treatment method
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Results 1
14.49 15.18 15.58 16.19
72.84
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
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1. Future American
Corporation
2. Habitat
Restoration
Resources
3. Applied Aquatic
Management, Inc.
4. Florida
Environmental
Clearing
5. Helicopter
Applicators
Parcel No. & Contractor
Parcel Area Treated (Hectares)
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Results 2
$58,000.00
$99,400.00
$70,199.53
$75,190.00
$51,411.70
$0.00
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$30,000.00
$40,000.00
$50,000.00
$60,000.00
$70,000.00
$80,000.00
$90,000.00
$100,000.00
$
1. Future
American
Corporation
2. Habitat
Restoration
Resources
3. Applied
Aquatic
Management,
Inc.
4. Florida
Environmental
Clearing
5. Helicopter
Applicators
Parcel No. & Contractor
Total Contract Cost ($)
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Results 3
$4,003.46
$6,550.06
$4,505.72 $4,645.05
$705.80
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1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
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Corporation
2. Habitat
Restoration
Resources
3. Applied Aquatic
Management, Inc.
4. Florida
Environmental
Clearing
5. Helicopter
Applicators
Parcel No. & Contractor
Total cost ($/Hectare)
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Results 4
876.22
2081.81
1160.89
2240.12
0.00
500.00
1000.00
1500.00
2000.00
2500.00
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1. Future American
Corporation
2. Habitat Restoration
Resources
3. Applied Aquatic
Management, Inc.
4. Florida Environmental
Clearing
Parcel No. & Contractor
Total Biomass per Parcel (metric tons)
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Results 5
20,133.33
31,400.00
37,000.00 37,066.67
0.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
30,000.00
35,000.00
40,000.00
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Corporation
2. Habitat
Restoration
Resources
3. Applied Aquatic
Management, Inc.
4. Florida
Environmental
Clearing
Parcel No. & Contractor
Population Density
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$66.19
$47.75
$60.47
$33.57
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$
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1. Future American
Corporation
2. Habitat Restoration
Resources
3. Applied Aquatic
Management, Inc.
4. Florida Environmental
Clearing
Parcel No. & Contractor
Total Cost $ Per Metric Ton of Biomass
Results 6
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Results 7
$2,628.67
$6,245.44
$3,482.68
$6,720.37
$0.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
$5,000.00
$6,000.00
$7,000.00
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1. Future American
Corporation
2. Habitat Restoration
Resources
3. Applied Aquatic
Management, Inc.
4. Florida Environmental
Clearing
Parcel No. & Contractor
Possible Biomass Revenue (Market Value $3 /
Metric Ton)
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Future Considerations
Develop method to Analyze Re-Growth as an
indicator of Method Effectiveness
Analyze Costs to Treat Re-growth in each Parcel
Prepare Estimates for Each Contract Using
Industry Standard Estimation Software – Analyze
Contract Costs
Are Contract Amounts Accurate
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Social Good of Future
American Corporation’s Method
Repeat Research on Similar Parcel of Land to
Validate using $/Amount of Biomass Method of
Comparison
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Acknowledgements
Francois LaRoche , SFWMD
Project idea, mentoring, and opportunity to continue
developing project
Thai Van, USGS
Assistance reproducing Standing Biomass methods and
interpreting biomass data
Linda Yarrish, SFWMD
Data collection
Gordon Baker, SFWMD
Data collection