| Project Title: Restoration of Thread-leaf Sedge |
Location(s) of Project Activity: Scotts Bluff National Monument |
| Task Agreement: J6700030001 |
Partner Institution University of Nebraska-Lincoln Federal Agency: National Park Service |
| Project Start Year: 2003 |
Student Involvement: Yes |
| Project Funds $15,760.00 |
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| Principal Investigator(s) Jim Stubbendieck |
Federal Agency Contact Gary Wilson |
| Project Scope of Work Prairie restoration is one the priorities of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Thread-leaf Sedge (Carex filifolia) is one of the main components of the natural vegetation, but seeding methods have not been developed nor are seeds available. This experiment will assess the survival and growth of transplanted thread-leaf sedge as influenced by fertility. Small sactions of thread-leaf sedge sod will be collected at Scotts Bluff National Monument, transported to the University of Nebraska, divided, and planted in cone-tainers. These plants will be grown in a greenhouse and treated with four rates of fertilizer. Data collection in the greenltouse will include survival race, race of growth, and biomass accumulation. Following six months of growth in the greenhouse, the plants will be transplanted at Scotts Buff National Monument. Survival and growth will be monitored at 3, 6, and 12 months following transplanting. The experiment will be conducted in 2002-2003 and repeated in 2003-2004. |
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| Project Modification 1 Year: 2004 Task Modification Number: 0001 Funds: $14,405.00 |
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| Project Modification 2 Year: 2004 Task Modification Number: 0002 Funds: $0.00 |
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