Kleppel , Gary (gkleppel@albany.edu )

Institution: University at Albany, SUNY , Biological Sciences/Biodiversity Conservation and Policy Program

Website: http://www.albany.edu/faculty/gkleppel/labpage.html

Keywords: Targeted grazing; biological control; sheep; livestock control invasives

Organisms: Lythrum salicaria; Persicaria perfoliata; Phalaris abundinacea; others

Locations: Hudson Valley (Berne; Westchester County; Cold Spring)

Description: Ecosystem-based target grazing (EBTG) -- use of livestock to control the spread of nuisance and invasive plant species.