Vegetational Biodiversity, Agricultural Drainage Ditches, and Phragmites Management
Standing
Graduate (Masters)
Type of Proposal
Oral Research Presentation
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Catherine Febria
Proposal
In areas dominated by agriculture, drainage ditch systems have become an important part of local ecosystems. These ditches provide many services to society including; water/flood control, pollution mitigation, and also act as habitat for many important organisms, all of which can be impeded by the spread of invasive reed grass Phragmites. This research project aims at studying drainage ditches and creating an understanding of the biodiversity associated with them. Though in the beginning stages, this project will inform municipalities and government on ways to manage their ditch for phragmites and increasing local biodiversity, which is an important goal for the future.
Availability
March 29th-March 31st (12-3pm), April 1st (12:30-3)
Vegetational Biodiversity, Agricultural Drainage Ditches, and Phragmites Management
In areas dominated by agriculture, drainage ditch systems have become an important part of local ecosystems. These ditches provide many services to society including; water/flood control, pollution mitigation, and also act as habitat for many important organisms, all of which can be impeded by the spread of invasive reed grass Phragmites. This research project aims at studying drainage ditches and creating an understanding of the biodiversity associated with them. Though in the beginning stages, this project will inform municipalities and government on ways to manage their ditch for phragmites and increasing local biodiversity, which is an important goal for the future.