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Inventory and Monitoring Inventory and Monitoring Challenges for Ecological Challenges for Ecological
RestorationRestoration
Jessica A. BolwahnJessica A. BolwahnMississippi Valley ConservancyMississippi Valley Conservancy
The Problems Limited staff numbers and available time,
monitoring is usually not a priority
Organizational focus on acquisition
Ideal monitoring protocol can be complex
Often, restoration projects are remote, topography can be rugged
The Problems
Time factor to cultivate skilled volunteer base
Data, data and more data…
Basic belief/faith that by taking action good things will result
Importance of I & M
Measure progress – achieving goals?
Good to know “starting materials” – aid in decision making, guide management as project progresses
Non-fire refugia
Detecting new invaders, reinvasion
Grassland bird management
Two thoughts…Two thoughts…
Talk about our monitoring program
Discuss the restoration monitoring “black hole” and challenges