All: [Note: Please see my previous post (Ecosystem Preservation Management Restoration Conservation Re: [APWG] PCA: 2011 Request for Proposals for PCA NFWF Grant Program).]
With respect to control of invasive species, my interests lie in the realm of science-derived public policy, prioritization/allocation, technical feasibility, and cost-effectiveness/demonstration. These factors are often left out of weed management efforts, resulting not only in waste of resources but in magnifying rather than reducing the overall invasive species problem. I am particularly concerned about the failure of many entities (particularly some profit-centered commercial ones) to comprehensively consider ecological factors in addition to those listed above, but am most interested to exceptions to that phenomenon. I believe that it is important, if not crucial, to consider the ecological context in each case, but this does not mean that I am "against" any particular method or practice, only that they are subject to adequate evaluation and proof, not only that they are effective, but the best, most cost-effective possible program possible. For example, while I am not "against" pulling weeds, that popular and intuitively "correct" practice can have disadvantages that should be honestly and scientifically weighed along with alternatives. WT ----- Original Message ----- From: Olivia Kwong To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: [RWG] FUNDING: Pulling Together Initiative 2011 RFP (invasiveplants) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- The Pulling Together Initiative seeks proposals that will help control invasive plant species, mostly through the work of public/private partnerships such as Cooperative Weed Management Areas. PTI applications are accepted from private non-profit (501)(c) organizations, federally recognized Tribal governments, local, county, and state government agencies, and from field staff of federal government agencies. Individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible to receive PTI grants, but are encouraged to work with eligible applicants to develop and submit applications to PTI. PTI applications must provide a 1:1 non-federal match for their grant request. http://www.nfwf.org/AM/template.cfm?section=charter_programs_list&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=19753 Please advertise as widely as possible: pre-proposal deadline is July 15th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ PCA's Restoration Working Group mailing list [email protected] http://lists.plantconservation.org/mailman/listinfo/rwg_lists.plantconservation.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3593 - Release Date: 04/23/11
