Invasive Saltcedar by Bryan Olson
History Introduced into US in 1800s Introduced into US in 1800s Ornamental value Ornamental value Today Tamarix (Saltcedar) is widespread Today Tamarix (Saltcedar) is widespread
Distribution
Impacts on Ecosystem Absorb lots of water Absorb lots of water Create saline soil Create saline soil Decrease nutrients in litter bed Decrease nutrients in litter bed Fire resistant Fire resistant
Controlling Saltcedar DozingDozing Hand RemovalHand Removal Periodic FloodsPeriodic Floods Biological ControlBiological Control
Flooding Effects Resotres Cottonwoods and Willows Resotres Cottonwoods and Willows Reduces Salinity in soil Reduces Salinity in soil
Diorhabda Diorhabda Asian leaf eating beetle Asian leaf eating beetle Biological Control Coniatus tamarisci Coniatus tamarisci Weevil native to Eurasia Weevil native to Eurasia
Conclusions Control Fires Control Fires Add weevils Add weevils Flood rivers Flood rivers