The Department of Environmental Protection is offering a grant for a research project aimed at restoring biotic diversity in areas dominated by Lehmann lovegrass. The project will focus on testing the effectiveness of the fertile island approach through various management techniques such as hand pulling, broadcasting and pelletizing seeds, and using different amendments. By monitoring the establishment of native plants and lovegrass, the research will provide insights into which management strategies are most effective in increasing native species and reducing lovegrass abundance in these invaded lands. Closing date for applications is July 20, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 306998
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00421 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOTICE OF INTENT: Restoring Biotic Diversity in Lehmann Lovegrass Dominated Grasslands: Fertile Islands |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 22, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $39,935 |
| Award Ceiling: | $39,935 |
| Award Floor: | $39,935 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NONCOMPETITIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Management techniques aimed to eradicate Lehmann lovegrass (Eragrostis lehmanniana) have been unsuccessful but more holistic options may be effective for at least partially restoring biotic diversity to these invaded lands. One such approach is to more intensively manage smaller patches which are commonly referred to as fertile islands. This research project tests the effectiveness of the fertile island approach in a nested, randomized, factorial design across two different locations: the Coronado National Memorial and the Chiricahua National Monument. There are two Lehmann lovegrass treatments: hand pulling and no action. There are three seeding treatments: broadcast seeding, pelletized seed, and no seeding. There are three amendment treatments: Pine mulch, Lehmann thatch, and no amendment. Plots will be monitored for establishment of both natives and lovegrass. This research will help to establish which management techniques, if any, offer demonstrable increases in native plant species or decreases in lovegrass abundance in areas currently dominated by Lehmann lovegrass. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Todd Wilson
Todd_Wilson@nps.gov Email:Todd_Wilson@nps.gov |
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Folder 306998 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent -> A3 – Notice of Intent.pdf
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