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Phragmites.org
This page is http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/handouts.php
This site hosted by StewartFarm.org, 2007 Stewart Road, Harsens Island, Michigan 48028.
Phragmites Control
Note: We do not consider reading the handouts a substitute for attending a workshop where you can see and hear all of the details of this subject. In addition, being able to clarify any questions you have about the materials provided can be very important in making sure the work is done properly and that the results will be rewarding. We intend to conduct future workshops to meet the demand. Please let us know if you are interested. There is no charge for these workshops. Sincerely, Bob and Chuck
Harsens Island canal now blocked by Phragmites
Phragmites
Control Workshops
(http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/workshops.php)
Handouts at the Phragmites Control Workshops
Bob's
Notes
(http://stewartfarm.org/phragmites/Bobsnotes.php)
The following link is to The
State of Michigan DEQ 8 page printable pdf file brochure on phragmites
control published in 2007 primarily for landowners.
"A
Landowner's Guide to Phragmites Control"
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ogl-Guide-Phragmites_204659_7.pdf)
Additional Recommended reading
Herbicide
and Surfactant Information
(http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/herbicides.php)
Herbicide
Safety
(http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/safety.php)
Permit
Information
(http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/permits.php)
The following link is to The
State of Michigan DEQ 46 page printable pdf file of a brochure on Phragmites
control published in 2007 primarily for land or resource managers from agencies,
organizations, and business and extension agents or others in a similar position.
It is more technical in nature than the Landowner's Guide referenced above.
"A
Guide to the Control and Management of Invasive Phragmites
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ogl-ais-guide-PhragBook-Email_212418_7.pdf)
Additional
internet resources discussed at the workshop
The following resources are provided for those who would like to pursue further
internet reseach on this subject. We believe that it is important to know
as much as possible about the plant and the process of controlling it and
to see that there are different options at your disposal and sometimes differing
opinions on how best to accomplish your goal. However, we have to warn you
that if you read everything there is to read about the subject online you
will never have time to actually control any phragmites.
References on Phragmities Control and Weed Control in General
From the following Nature Conservancy
webpage you can download a Word or PDF copy of all or parts of "Weed
Control Methods Handbook: Tools & Techniques for Use in Natural Areas."
Of particular interest are Chapters 5 - Guidelines for Herbicide Use, Chapter
6 - Herbicide Properties, Chapter 7E - Glyphosate and Chapter 8 - Adjuvants.
"Weed
Control Methods Handbook: Tools & Techniques for Use in Natural Areas."
(http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/handbook.html)
The following link is to the USDA, National Agricultural Library,
National Invasive Species Information Center
Aquatic
Species, Common Reed
http://invasivespeciesinfo.gov/aquatics/commonreed.shtml#fed)
The following link is to a 5 Megabite pdf file of the powerpoint
presentation by Ernie Kafcas, Wildlife Biologist, Michigan
Department of Natural Resources at a Phragmites
Workshop on Feb. 22, 2007. The workshop was sponsored by the
Huron to Erie Waterways for Wildlife Project, of the Wildlife
Habitat Council with funding from BASF Corporation's Wyandotte Site.
"Phragmites
Control in the St. Clair River Delta: Study Overview and Lessons for Landowners"
(http://www.wildlifehc.org/ewebeditpro/items/O57F11229.pdf)
The following link is to a 2 Megabite pdf file of another
powerpoint presentation from the same WHF Feb. 22, 2007 workshop. This is
about phragmites control on Lake Erie in Southern Ontario.
"Historical
Distribution and Abundance of Phragmites australis at Long Point, Lake Erie,
Ontario"
(http://www.wildlifehc.org/ewebeditpro/items/O57F11230.pdf)
The following is The Nature
Conservancy's webpage on Phragmites. Some of it is older material but
very detailed, if you are interested in that..
The
Global Invasive Species Initiative - Phragmites australis (Common Reed)
(http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/esadocs/phraaust.html)
The following is a document from 2005 which summarizes a survey
and forum of more than 35 wetlands professions discussing phragmites prevention,
detection and controlling techniques.
"Wisconsin
Wetland Association - Emerging
Issues Surrounding Invasion and Control of Phragmites australis in Wisconsin’s
Wetlands: A Survey of Wetland Professionals"
(http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/phragmites.htm)
Illinois Nature Preserves
Commission's pdf file of a seven page document from 2005.
"Vegetaion
Management Guideline for Common Reed (Phragmites australis)"
(http://dnr.state.il.us/INPC/VMG/VMG%20Phragmites%20original%202005.pdf)
Other Organizations Interested in the Control of Phragmites
The Nature
Conservancy
(http://www.nature.org)
The Stewardship Network is a grassroots cooperative organization
working to protect, restore, and manage Michigan's natural lands and waters.
It helps individuals, organizations, and businesses manage specific sites
through sharing ideas, resources, and information.
The Stewardship
Network
(http://www.stewardshipnetwork.org)
The Michigan Invasive Plant Council (MIPC) is a group of people
who share a common concern about the negative effects of invasive plants in
Michigan.
Michigan
Invasive Plant Council
(http://forestry.msu.edu/mipc/aboutinvasive.htm)
Michigan Native Plant
Nurseries
We recommend when you replace phragmites with other plants
that you use Michigan native plants.
Michigan
Native Plant Producers Association Member List
(http://www.mnppa.org/)
If you would like to be on a general email list to receive notices of other phragmites control events and information about controlling phragmites send your name to Newsletter@phragmites.org along with a message which says "subscribe."
Bob Williams and Chuck Miller are forming a committee of Harsens
Islanders to continue to study the phragmites problem on Harsens Island and
its solutions. They welcome others who would like to join the effort by further
researching the topic and sharing knowledge on eliminating phragmites. If
you are interested contact Bob Williams at Bob@StewartFarm.org
or call Chuck Miller at 810-748-7209.