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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>[Note: Please see my previous post (<FONT
size=2>Ecosystem Preservation Management Restoration Conservation Re: [APWG]
PCA: 2011 Request for Proposals for PCA NFWF Grant
Program).]</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>WT</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=plant@plantconservation.org
href="mailto:plant@plantconservation.org">Olivia Kwong</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=native-plants@lists.plantconservation.org
href="mailto:native-plants@lists.plantconservation.org">native-plants@lists.plantconservation.org</A>
; <A title=apwg@lists.plantconservation.org
href="mailto:apwg@lists.plantconservation.org">apwg@lists.plantconservation.org</A>
; <A title=rwg@lists.plantconservation.org
href="mailto:rwg@lists.plantconservation.org">rwg@lists.plantconservation.org</A>
; <A title=mpwg@lists.plantconservation.org
href="mailto:mpwg@lists.plantconservation.org">mpwg@lists.plantconservation.org</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:56
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [RWG] FUNDING: Pulling Together
Initiative 2011 RFP (invasiveplants)</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><BR>---------- Forwarded message ----------<BR>The Pulling
Together Initiative seeks proposals that will help control<BR>invasive plant
species, mostly through the work of public/private<BR>partnerships such as
Cooperative Weed Management Areas. PTI applications<BR>are accepted from
private non-profit (501)(c) organizations, federally<BR>recognized Tribal
governments, local, county, and state government<BR>agencies, and from field
staff of federal government agencies. Individuals<BR>and for-profit businesses
are not eligible to receive PTI grants, but are<BR>encouraged to work with
eligible applicants to develop and submit<BR>applications to PTI. PTI
applications must provide a 1:1 non-federal match<BR>for their grant
request.<BR><BR>http://www.nfwf.org/AM/template.cfm?section=charter_programs_list&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=19753<BR><BR>Please
advertise as widely as possible: pre-proposal deadline is July 15th.
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