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<p class="MsoNormal">I need your help for a project I am working on.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am compiling a list of concise, succinct “sound bites” that can be used to promote the value of native vegetation for a one-page infographic I am developing. It is important that statements can be supported by peer reviewed scientific
research. If you have a fact you can provide, please also include the reference.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">An example statement might be, “An acre of native vegetation sequesters xx tons of carbon from the atmosphere” or “Pollinator abundance in native vegetation is xx times greater than in non-native.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am looking for supporting statements concerning:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Water quality<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soil conservation <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Air quality<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soil health<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soil biology<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Forage<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Biomass<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wildlife (including insects, herps, pollinators)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Economic impact<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Business/job creation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Quality of life<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Any other positive impact native vegetation provides.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can submit replies to: <a href="mailto:jhodge34@utk.edu">
jhodge34@utk.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jef Hodges, CWB®<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Grassland Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.bringbackbobwhites.org/">www.bringbackbobwhites.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">382 NW Hwy 18<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clinton, MO 64735<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">660-351-2766<o:p></o:p></p>
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