Dear Colleagues,
One of the world's largest demographic surveys of an invasive species is looking for new and returning collaborators. The Global Garlic Mustard Field Survey is now beginning its third field season with demographic data and seed collections from over 150 populations across Europe and North America -- more than any published study of which we are aware. This year we are working to double that number and we are particularly keen to increase collaboration in under-sampled regions. For previous sample sites and preliminary results, see the map at www.GarlicMustard.org <http://www.garlicmustard.org/>
The project is an international collaboration aimed at obtaining much-needed data on the abundance and distribution of /Alliaria petiolata/ (Garlic Mustard). It involves a very basic protocol that standardizes sampling across sites, and takes place in late spring/early summer making it ideal for incorporation into field courses, nature surveys, and long-term monitoring and management efforts. The estimated duration of sampling for a team of two people is 3-6 hours per population.
Academics who contribute to this endeavor will have the opportunity to contribute to manuscripts resulting from the work. Sampling protocol and additional information are available at the following website: www.GarlicMustard.org <http://www.garlicmustard.org/>. Please contact us directly if you would like to participate or if you have any questions or concerns.
*North-American**Coordinator Dr.Robert Colautti Biology Department Duke University* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> *Eurasian Coordinator* Dr. Oliver Bossdorf Biology Department University of Bern [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> *Seed Collections Coordinator* Dr. Steven Franks Biology Department Fordham University [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
