Targeting the Triple Threat: Invasive Winter Annual Grasses Symposium
from Wednesday, May 30, 2018 9:00AM to Wednesday, May 30, 2018 1:30PM
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Cheatgrass, Medusahead, and Ventenata: Ecological Impacts, Interactions, and Current Management An in-depth management review of three invasive grasses in the Western United States WEBINAR SYMPOSIUM: Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM These invasive annual grasses are devastating western natural areas and rangeland, resulting in landscape-scale transformations in a cycle that favors further invasion. Further Impacts include: A continuous bed of fine fuel associated with an increase in frequency and intensity of rangeland wildfire Significant reduction or elimination of desirable perennial species Reduced forage quality for wildlife and livestock Increased risks for wildlife and pollinator species Resulting wildfires that are a threat to humans, wildlife, property, and infrastructure. Speakers will address all of these points including a university/industry research update on current management tools for the triple threat. FIELD TRIP: Thursday, May 31, 2018, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Lunch provided Visit research trials and operational scale treatments along the Colorado Front Range, demonstrating a new tool for long-term cheatgrass control and ecosystem restoration. FIELD TRIP LOGISTICS VIEW AGENDA and SPEAKER DETAILS ONLINE PARTICIPANTS REGISTER HERE IN PERSON AND/OR FIELD TRIP PARTICIPANTS: PLEASE REGISTER BY SELECTING DATES in UPPER RIGHT. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS have been approved from the following Societies: Society for Range Management will provide 3 CEU credits for attending the online symposium, and 2 CEU credits for participating in the field tour for a total of 5 possible credits. Society of American Foresters will provide 4.0 Cat 1 CFE credits for attending the online symposium, and 4.0 Cat 1 CFE credits for participating in the field tour for a total of 8 possible credits. At the beginning of the sympoisum, a link will be provided to online participants and paper forms will be provided to in-person participants to earn CE credits. Disclaimer: Any reference to a specific commercial product, service, or corporation name is for the purpose of sharing information and knowledge with the public, and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by Southern Rockies Fire Science Network.
Morgan Library-in person or online and field trip
1201 Center Avenue Mall Fort Collins CO USType: Eventbrite