SFE Webinar: Advanced Wiregrass Restoration and Management
SFE Webinar: Advanced Wiregrass Restoration and Management
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A webinar with the University of Florida IFAS, St. Johns River Water Management District, and the Southern Fire Exchange.
Presenters and Agenda:
Dr. Raelene Crandall, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, University of Florida
Chris Kinslow, St. Johns River Water Management District
Dr. Jennifer Fill, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, University of Florida
Webinar Description:
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Wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana/stricta) plays a keystone role in the ecosystem health of imperiled longleaf pine savannas of the southeastern USA. It promotes the grass-fire feedback, provides ecosystem services, and promotes biodiversity. Countless efforts across the region are focused on the restoration of wiregrass on public and private lands. New research conducted in partnership with public land managers is transforming how we understand wiregrass and approach restoration projects. This webinar will discuss the latest research and practical experience from restoration projects. Following the presentation there was time for audience Q/A with the speakers.
Originally recorded January 2024.
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Hosted By:
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David Godwin, Southern Fire Exchange, University of Florida IFAS
Links and Resources:
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Ecology on Fire Blog:
https://www.ecologyonfire.com
Fill et al. publication listed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Mary Nell Armstrong theis: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0058126/00001...
How to do the press test: https://www.ecologyonfire.com/wiregra...
USDA Forest Service Seed Lab: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nsl/
Baruzzi et al. 2022 publication on wiregrass planting by moisture regime: https://link.springer.com/article/10....
Helpful resource for getting an idea of the soils in your area: https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/
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Music: Ben Sound - Available at http://www.bensound.com.
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