Buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) poses a problem in the deserts of the United States, growing in dense stands and introducing a wildfire risk in an ecosystem not adapted to fire. The Invasive Species Science Branch of the Fort Collins Science Center has worked with many partners to develop a decision support model and a data management system to address the problem. The decision support model evaluates potential strategies for resource use and allocation. The data management system is a portal where users can submit, view, and download buffelgrass data. These tools provide a case study showcasing how the FORT is working to address the urgent issue of invasive species in the United States.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2011 |
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Title | Buffelgrass-Integrated modeling of an invasive plant |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20113022 |
Authors | Tracy R. Holcombe |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2011-3022 |
Index ID | fs20113022 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Fort Collins Science Center |