Invasive Plants We Study: Russian Olive
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By Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program
October 2, 2022
The abundance of Russian olive varies across the Western United States; these species can be dominant, codominant, or subdominant relative to native species.
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Distribution and abundance of Saltcedar and Russian Olive in the western United States: Chapter 2
Public Law 109-320 calls for “…an assessment of the extent of saltcedar and Russian olive infestation on public and private land in the western United States.” Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.; also known as tamarisk) and Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) are now frequent and abundant components of the woody riparian vegetation along many Western U.S. rivers (Friedman and others, 2005; Ringold and oth
Authors
Pamela L. Nagler, Edward P. Glenn, Catherine S. Jarnevich, Patrick B. Shafroth
Demonstration projects and long-term considerations associated with saltcedar and Russian olive control and riparian restoration: Chapter 8
Whereas the primary intent of this document is to provide the science assessment called for under The Saltcedar and Russian Olive Control Demonstration Act (“the Act”), a secondary purpose is to provide a common background for applicants to develop prospective demonstration projects. Conducting demonstration projects is a second phase of the Act for which funds have not yet been appropriated. This
Authors
David M. Merritt, Patrick B. Shafroth
The potential for water savings through the control of saltcedar and Russian olive: Chapter 3
This chapter discusses the components of the water budget for a riparian system containing large stands of saltcedar or Russian olive—that is, how water is used by the plant community and how that use affects both streamflow volume and groundwater levels. The relation of water availability to the hydrologic cycle and geomorphic setting in the Western United States, as well as the importance of sca
Authors
Pamela L. Nagler, Patrick B. Shafroth, James W. LaBaugh, Keirith A. Snyder, Russell L. Scott, David M. Merritt, John Osterberg
Effects of a 2006 High-Flow Release from Tiber Dam on Channel Morphology at Selected Sites on the Marias River, Montana
In June 2006, an opportunistic high-flow release was made from Tiber Dam on the Marias River in Mont., to investigate possible alternatives for partially restoring the river's natural flow pattern and variability. At two sites along the river, we measured channel geometry before and after the high-flow release to evaluate channel change and alteration of physical habitat.
Streamflow downstream fr
Authors
Gregor T. Auble, Zachary H. Bowen
Biology, ecology and management of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (Russian olive) in western North America
Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive) is an alien tree that is increasingly common in riparian habitats of western North America. This paper reviews the pertinent scientific literature in order to determine the status of E. angustifolia as a riparian invader and to suggest ecological reasons for its success. Elaeagnus angustifolia meets the biogeographic, spread, and impact criteria for invasive
Authors
G.L. Katz, P.B. Shafroth
Invasive plant species: Inventory, mapping, and monitoring - A national strategy
America is under siege by invasive species of plants and animals, and by diseases. The current environmental, economic, and health-related costs of invasive species could exceed $138 billion per year-more than all other natural disasters combined. Notorious examples include West Nile virus, Dutch elm disease, chestnut blight, and purple loose- strife in the Northeast; kudzu, Brazilian peppertree,
Authors
J. Larry Ludke, Frank D'Erchia, Jan Coffelt, Leanne Hanson
Germination and establishment of the native plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides Marshall subsp. monilifera) and the exotic Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.)
Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a small Eurasian tree that has escaped from cultivation and become naturalized, primarily along watercourses throughout the western United States. We examined germination and establishment of Russian-olive and plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides), the principal native riparian tree of the Great Plains, under a range of experimental moisture and light cond
Authors
Patrick B. Shafroth, Gregor T. Auble, Michael L. Scott
The abundance of Russian olive varies across the Western United States; these species can be dominant, codominant, or subdominant relative to native species.
Russian Olive Research
Russian Olive Research
Explore our science with the data below.
Explore our science through the publications below.
Filter Total Items: 19
Distribution and abundance of Saltcedar and Russian Olive in the western United States: Chapter 2
Public Law 109-320 calls for “…an assessment of the extent of saltcedar and Russian olive infestation on public and private land in the western United States.” Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.; also known as tamarisk) and Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) are now frequent and abundant components of the woody riparian vegetation along many Western U.S. rivers (Friedman and others, 2005; Ringold and oth
Authors
Pamela L. Nagler, Edward P. Glenn, Catherine S. Jarnevich, Patrick B. Shafroth
Demonstration projects and long-term considerations associated with saltcedar and Russian olive control and riparian restoration: Chapter 8
Whereas the primary intent of this document is to provide the science assessment called for under The Saltcedar and Russian Olive Control Demonstration Act (“the Act”), a secondary purpose is to provide a common background for applicants to develop prospective demonstration projects. Conducting demonstration projects is a second phase of the Act for which funds have not yet been appropriated. This
Authors
David M. Merritt, Patrick B. Shafroth
The potential for water savings through the control of saltcedar and Russian olive: Chapter 3
This chapter discusses the components of the water budget for a riparian system containing large stands of saltcedar or Russian olive—that is, how water is used by the plant community and how that use affects both streamflow volume and groundwater levels. The relation of water availability to the hydrologic cycle and geomorphic setting in the Western United States, as well as the importance of sca
Authors
Pamela L. Nagler, Patrick B. Shafroth, James W. LaBaugh, Keirith A. Snyder, Russell L. Scott, David M. Merritt, John Osterberg
Effects of a 2006 High-Flow Release from Tiber Dam on Channel Morphology at Selected Sites on the Marias River, Montana
In June 2006, an opportunistic high-flow release was made from Tiber Dam on the Marias River in Mont., to investigate possible alternatives for partially restoring the river's natural flow pattern and variability. At two sites along the river, we measured channel geometry before and after the high-flow release to evaluate channel change and alteration of physical habitat.
Streamflow downstream fr
Authors
Gregor T. Auble, Zachary H. Bowen
Biology, ecology and management of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (Russian olive) in western North America
Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive) is an alien tree that is increasingly common in riparian habitats of western North America. This paper reviews the pertinent scientific literature in order to determine the status of E. angustifolia as a riparian invader and to suggest ecological reasons for its success. Elaeagnus angustifolia meets the biogeographic, spread, and impact criteria for invasive
Authors
G.L. Katz, P.B. Shafroth
Invasive plant species: Inventory, mapping, and monitoring - A national strategy
America is under siege by invasive species of plants and animals, and by diseases. The current environmental, economic, and health-related costs of invasive species could exceed $138 billion per year-more than all other natural disasters combined. Notorious examples include West Nile virus, Dutch elm disease, chestnut blight, and purple loose- strife in the Northeast; kudzu, Brazilian peppertree,
Authors
J. Larry Ludke, Frank D'Erchia, Jan Coffelt, Leanne Hanson
Germination and establishment of the native plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides Marshall subsp. monilifera) and the exotic Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.)
Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a small Eurasian tree that has escaped from cultivation and become naturalized, primarily along watercourses throughout the western United States. We examined germination and establishment of Russian-olive and plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides), the principal native riparian tree of the Great Plains, under a range of experimental moisture and light cond
Authors
Patrick B. Shafroth, Gregor T. Auble, Michael L. Scott