| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
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4557
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Phragmites australis australis
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Recreation
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Observational
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Field
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The dense aggregation of Phragmites australis in Rend Lake in Southern Illinois caused poor habitat quality for recreation and native plants and animals, and the lake was closed to recreation for the treatment of the plant in August of 2021.
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Rend Lake, Southern Illinois
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36857
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|
6808
|
Phragmites australis australis
|
Recreation
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Anecdotal
|
N/A
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Tall, dense stands of the introduced Phragmites impede shore access, as penetration of a stand of introduced Phragmites can not only be difficult but can also result in abrasions from the sharp-edged vegetation.
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27561
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|
6809
|
Phragmites australis australis
|
Recreation
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Anecdotal
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N/A
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Recreational value for birdwatchers, walkers, naturalists, boaters, and hunters is further diminished through reduction of native fish and wildlife populations from common reed invasion.
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27614
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|
9513
|
Phragmites australis australis
|
Recreation
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Observational
|
Field
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Phragmites australis australis impedes recreation for people by creating dense masses of grass.
|
United States
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42993
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