The non-natives tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) and Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) occupy hundreds of thousands of acres in arid and semi-arid western North America. Millions of dollars have been spent in recent years to manage these species for reasons such as water salvage, fire hazard mitigation, wildlife habitat improvement, recreational access, and native vegetation restoration. Meanwhile, scientists across the West have been conducting research on both species, the habitats they occupy, their effects on ecosystems, control methodologies, and restoration approaches.
Following on the sucessful 2006 meeting, the purpose of this conference is to bring tamarisk and Russian olive researchers together at a single venue to share their results with other scientists and western land managers so that future management efforts can be guided by the state-of-the-science. Additionally, this conference will promote dialogue between researchers and managers to identify future research needs for the development of effective policy and management decisions.
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The Center for Invasive Plant Management
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