[MAIPC] fertilizer applications to reduce invasive vegetation?

[Atha, Daniel]

Here are two facts to consider.

1. Eutrophic (fertilized) environments promote invasives.
2. Oligotrophic (low nutrient) environments are favored by many native plants, especially our rarest species.


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Daniel Atha
Director of Conservation Outreach,
Center for Conservation Strategy
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458
Office: 718-817-8896 | Mobile 718-514-3922
Email: datha at nybg.org<mailto:datha at nybg.org>
New York City EcoFlora<https://www.nybg.org/ecoflora>

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Has anyone ever used or heard of using fertilizer applications to reduce invasive plants?

thanks!

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Kate Jensen
Ecologist and IPM Manager
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA  19406
phone: 610 783 1035
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