Tamarisk tensions
January 1, 2005
In the August 2005 feature article, “Tiff over Tamarisk: Can a Nuisance Be Nice, Too?” the author raises several issues about which there is currently scientific debate, and presents some of the differing perspectives. A phenomenon surrounding discussions of tamarisk in the West is revealed and reinforced in the article—the polarized nature of the debate. Over the years, this polarization has fueled acrimonious exchanges between scientists and led to confusion regarding the effects of tamarisk, thus hindering the ability of resource managers to formulate clear policies for managing this species. Unfortunately, the author has perpetuated the polarized nature of the tamarisk debate by labeling two camps—“revisionists” and “traditionalists.”
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2005 |
---|---|
Title | Tamarisk tensions |
DOI | 10.1641/0006-3568(2005)055[0822:TT]2.0.CO;2 |
Authors | Patrick B. Shafroth |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | BioScience |
Index ID | 70175361 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Fort Collins Science Center |