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Want to help? If you have encountered Rhamnus spp., let us know. Simply fill out the questionnaire. This information will only be used for the purposes of this survey. No personal information will be shared with any outside sources. You may be contacted by a member of our research team for additional information.
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1. What species of Rhamnus have you identified: < species > R. alnifolia R. caroliniana R. cathartica R. davurica R. frangula R. lanceolata Other If Other, please specify: 2. Please estimate the size of the site: < acreage> less than 0.25 acre 0.25 to 0.5 acre 0.5 to 1 acre 1 to 10 acres 10 to 100 acres more than 100 acres don't know 3. How would you describe the site: < site type > riparian / floodplain forest deciduous forest pine forest wetland old field woodland edge fence row prairie Other If Other, please specify: 4. How long would you say that Rhamnus spp. has been present: < years > less than 2 2 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 50 more than 50 don't know 5. When did you first identify Rhamnus on this site: < season > Spring Summer Fall Winter 6. Please estimate the number of Rhamnus adults at this site: < population > 1 to 10 11 to 50 51 to 100 101 to 1000 more than 1000 don't know 7. What was the size of the largest individual plant you identified: < diameter of stem (in) > seedling to 1/2" 1/2" to 1" 1" to 2" 2" to 4" larger than 4" don't know 8. What primary characteristic did you use to identify the plant: < feature > drupes thorns / spines leaves branching pattern Other If Other, please specify: 9. What is the approximate distance to the nearest soybean field: < miles > less than 1 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 10 greater than 10 don't know Site Details: Please provide a description of the location where you have identified buckthorn (Ex: Northeast corner of Tippecanoe county between Americus and Buck Creek). Any additional detailed information such as GPS coordinates, local or rural route address or nearest county road crossing can also be entered below:
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