Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae [L.] Nevski) is an exotic annual grass invading western rangelands. Invasion by medusahead is problematic because it decreases livestock forage production, degrades wildlife habitat, reduces biodiversity, and increases fire frequency. Revegetation of medusahead-invaded sagebrush steppe is needed to increase ecosystem and economic productivity. Most efforts...

ABSTRACT The peculiar characteristics of mining waste substrates represent a significant challenge for environmental rehabilitation. Here, we evaluated the revegetation potential Paspalum cinerascens on from areas Serra dos Carajás, region harboring large mine complex in eastern Brazilian Amazon. is native grass widely distributed canga ecosystem, vegetation type covering iron ore reserves. See...

Three forest remnants near the shores of Lake Horowhenua were inspected to provide information for Wellington Conservancy and local people who are interested in restoring native vegetation of the lake edge. The remnants visited contained a diverse range of species and will provide excellent foci and seed sources for the proposed restoration. Several regionally rare species were noted in our bri...