[MPWG] eat the weeds

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the original posting of this
message came from our sister listserve - the Alien Plant Working Group.

While there is definitely some overlap between "weeds," medicinals, and
other useful plants - after all, one man's weed is another man's medicine -
I think the people on the APWG listserve would be interested in the
comments you have posted.  But, the APWG listservers can't see the comments
you've posted on MPWG's listserve.

I encourage you to post your comments to the APWG - let them know "where
you're coming from" and what you think about the idea.  For those of you
who have not signed up for that listserve, here is more info -
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Alien Plant Working Group (APWG) Website at: www.nps.gov/plants/alien
                                                                            
                                                                            
      Part of the Plant Conservation Alliance, APWG's site provides         
      information for the general public, land managers, researchers, and   
      others on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien (exotic,   
      non-native) plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural            
      ecosystems of the United States.  Their "Weeds Gone Wild: Alien       
      Plant Invaders of Natural Areas" provides a compiled national list    
      of invasive plants infesting natural areas throughout the U.S.,       
      background information on the problem of invasive species,            
      illustrated fact sheets that include plant descriptions, native       
      range, distribution and habitat in the U.S., management options,      
      suggested alternative native plants, and other information, and       
      selected links to relevant people and organizations.  Check out the   
      Fact Sheet on Japanese Stilt Grass at:                                
      http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/mivi1.htm                        
         Ways to get involved in APWG!                                      
            write an invasives fact sheet (                                 
            http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/list/authorinfo.htm), or        
            join their listserve (                                          
            http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/maillist.htm)                   
                                                                            
                                                                            



Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural
resources.
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