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Harvard Forest Research Project 2023
- Title: Crepidomanes intricatum Survey at Harvard Forest
- Principal investigator: Micah Jasny (mjasny@nativeplanttrust.org)
- Institution: Not Specified
- Primary contact: Micah Jasny (mjasny@nativeplanttrust.org)
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- Abstract:
The New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP), which is administered by Native Plant Trust (formerly New England Wild Flower Society), coordinates professional botanists and trained volunteers to monitor rare plant populations across New England to assess population size and health. The goal of this program is to prevent the extinction and promote the recovery of native plant species in New England.
The information collected during these research surveys is in partnership with the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, which maintains a database on rare plants, animals and natural communities. As part of our conservation efforts, we have also included seed collection and banking as an ex-situ conservation tool. Native Plant Trust collects and stores seed for plant conservation to ensure the preservation of genetic material for future population augmentation, species reintroduction, biological studies and other future uses.
For 2023, our goal is to monitor a population of Weft Fern (Crepidomanes intricatum) located on Harvard Forest (West of Barre road and Connor Pond). Our goal is just to see if the plants are present and collect data on the size and health of the population, the surrounding plant community and any potential threats. No equipment will be used to conduct the survey and we will not collect any samples or impact the site in any way.
