A Guide to the Control and Management of Invasive Phragmites [PDF]

understanding phragmites
control methods
recommended management strategies
further information
part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Understanding
Phragmites 3
The Problem 3
Illustration of the nonnative
phragmites plant 4
Plant Description 5
Native Phragmites 5
Life Cycle 7
Control Methods 9
Herbicides 11
Table 1.
Herbicide Application
Information 11
Table 2.
Herbicide Application
Methods 12
Prescribed Fire 15
Mechanical Treatment
17
Recommended
Management Strategies
23
…for Large, Dense
Stands of Phragmites on
a Wet or Dry Site 24
…for Large, Dense
Stands of Phragmites in
Impoundments 25
…for Low-Density
Stands of Phragmites on
a Wet or Dry Site 26
A Call to Action 33
List of Authors 34
Contact Information 35
Reference Information 35
Acknowledgments 37
Water Level Management
“Flooding” 21
Table 3.
Management Strategies 27
Long-Term
Management and
Monitoring 29