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Restoring the popcorn-flower

Article Abstract:

The hairy popcorn flower, or Plagiobothryshirtus, is found in a few locations near Roseberg, Oregon. The plant is threatened by wetland drainage, invasive exotics and sheep grazing. There are only four populations left. The total habitat is under 10 acres and there are less than 3,000 plants. The Fish and Wildlife Service and the Conservation Biology Program of Oregon's Department of Agriculture have collaborated with Oregon State University, The Nature Conservancy, and Oregon's Department of Transportation in a recovery program. The plant needs moisture to survive, and weeding helps. The program is likely to succeed because the plant is vigorous.

Oregon, Plant conservation

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The treasures of Lake Wales Ridge

Article Abstract:

Lake Wales Ridge is part of the Central Florida Ridge, and contains unusual scrub ecosystems. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) was authorized to set up the Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, in 1993. The aims of the refuge are to preserve the scrub and its wildlife, encourage research into the ecology of the scrub, and to allow public usage such as environmental education. The planned 19,630 acre refuge will protect some 26 plants, over 40 invertebrates and 4 vertebrates. Fire management will be important in wildlife conservation in this location.

Florida, Environmental aspects, Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation

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