This vascular plant list for Humboldt Bay dunes and wetlands is still in progress. It is based on collections made by the authors primarily between 2001 and 2004. Dissemination of the list prior to completion is being undertaken in part to make the information accessible earlier, but also to motivate feedback from interested amateur and professional botanists who can contribute to its accuracy and completeness. A major goal of this interim release is to assist agencies and other land managers tasked with the monitoring and management of wetland and dune vegetation. In particular, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge recently initiated a volunteer-based Invasive Plant Monitoring and Control Program in conjunction with it's Refuge Support Group, Friends of the Dunes. Training of volunteers for this program will incorporate this CD for plant identification purposes. Given the target audience of volunteers and amateurs, the browser-based identification guide has been designed for those not trained in botany. Plants are grouped by broad categories that are distinguished by what are intended to be easily distinguished traits. We encourage feedback on the ease of use of the identification guide as well as on the list's content. Please email comments to andrea_pickart@fws.gov or gleppig@dfg.ca.gov
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