Challenges of using fire for conservation of imperiled plants in the Florida scrub

Fire is an essential ecosystem process that must be incorporated into conservation. Yet, the proper use of fire for conservation is a delicate balancing act between maintaining habitat quality and the unique fire adaptations of each imperiled species. At Archbold Biological Station, our long-term research on wild and translocated populations of many imperiled plant species […]

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Assessment of Science Needs for Rare Plants of Conservation Concern in Southeastern Grasslands

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Dr. Reed Noss, Southeastern Grasslands Initiative, Florida Institute for Conservation Science and Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (Contractor) Jennifer Cartwright, U.S. Geological Survey Dwayne Estes, Southeastern Grasslands Initiative Theo Witsell, Southeastern Grasslands Initiative Grasslands of the southeastern United States are considered “endangered ecosystems,” with many grassland types having been reduced by more than 90% since European settlement […]

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