Tamarisk tensions

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Abstract

In the August 2005 feature article, “Tiff over Tamarisk: Can a Nuisance Be Nice, Too?” the author raises several issues about which there is currently scientific debate, and presents some of the differing perspectives. A phenomenon surrounding discussions of tamarisk in the West is revealed and reinforced in the article—the polarized nature of the debate. Over the years, this polarization has fueled acrimonious exchanges between scientists and led to confusion regarding the effects of tamarisk, thus hindering the ability of resource managers to formulate clear policies for managing this species. Unfortunately, the author has perpetuated the polarized nature of the tamarisk debate by labeling two camps—“revisionists” and “traditionalists.”

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Tamarisk tensions
Series title BioScience
DOI 10.1641/0006-3568(2005)055[0822:TT]2.0.CO;2
Volume 55
Issue 10
Year Published 2005
Language English
Publisher Oxford Journals
Contributing office(s) Fort Collins Science Center
Description 1 p.
First page 821
Last page 821
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