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Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council
Gorse in Threatened Coastal Habitats Applied Research Workshop
Bullard's Beach State Park - Yurt Meeting Hall
Bandon, Oregon
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Click here for directions to the park
Since its introduction into the Western U.S. coast, gorse, Ulex europaeus, continues to expand its range of growth despite control attempts. Natural coastal systems, such as dunal and headland habitats, are particularly vulnerable to gorse invasion.
You are invited to participate in an applied research workshop that will share current knowledge and methodologies of gorse control and restoring vulnerable coastal habitats threatened by gorse.
WORKSHOP GOALS
- Researchers and practitioners will collaborate on current knowledge of gorse control
- Identify lessons learned and information gaps
- Identify strategies to increase research and field testing
- Identify achievable future desired conditions
- Generate workshop summary and next steps
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Wednesday February 8th, 2012
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8:30 - 9: 15 a.m. |
Registration and Snacks
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9:15 - 9:30 a.m. |
Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council
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9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
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Presentation: An overview of the ecology of Oregon Dunes with emphasis on invasive species
Sally Hacker, Professor, Department of Zoology, Oregon State University
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10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
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Presentation: The Effects of Gorse on Soil Properties, and Possible Management Implications
Bronwyn Scott, Adjunct Faculty at Kaplan University and University of Phoenix, Seattle, WA
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10:45-11:00 a.m. |
Break
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11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
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Presentation: Gorse Biocontrol - Past, Present, and Future
Eric Coombs, Biological Control Entomologist, Oregon Dept. Agriculture |
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11:45 – 12:15 pm.
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Round Table Discussion
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12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch (provided by the PNW – IPC)
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1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Field Visit to two gorse restoration sites: Bandon Dunes McKee Preserve and Bullard’s Beach.
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3:00 – 4:00 pm.
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Wrap up
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