Dear list, I sent a message out last year asking for locations of invasive Miscanthus sinensis populations, and got some great leads! I'm asking again this year in the hopes that I'll be able to sample an even larger array of sites.
Here's what I'm looking for: large (0.5+ ha) naturalized populations, varying in density (several hundred to several hundred thousand plants). To match the other sites that I'll visit this year, new populations should be in relatively undisturbed or "natural" areas (not immediately adjacent to major highways, for example. But pastures, recent clear-cuts, abandoned lots, etc are OK and "natural" enough for my purposes). If you know of sites like these and can help me get permission to enter (I'm planning to show up in early-mid August), I would very much appreciate the information!! Finally, yes, I am aware of this website (very useful, by the way): http://www.eddmaps.org/ Thanks very much, Lauren Lauren Quinn, Ph.D. Post Doctoral Researcher Energy Biosciences Institute University of Illinois Urbana, IL 61801 ldquinn(at)illinois.edu From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Miscanthus sinensis locations Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:57:54 +0000 Dear list, If anyone out there has documented the occurrence of Miscanthus sinensis populations in the U.S. and you have GPS coordinates you're willing to share, please let me know off list. I will use these in a large scale study of habitat preferences (comparing these with habitat preferences in its native range) AND as potential field sites. I will, of course, acknowledge all data sources in eventual publications. Thank you! Lauren Quinn [email protected] Rediscover Hotmail®: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. Check it out. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1
