Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

Grants And Education To Advance Innovations In Sustainable Agriculture

Native Plants and Ecosystem Services

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2008: $148,837.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2011
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
Project Coordinator:
Dr. Rufus Isaacs
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Co-Coordinator:
Brett Blaauw
Michigan State University
Description:
With funding from Michigan’s Project GREEEN, this website has been updated to explain the role that native plants play in ecosystem services. Its content and links explain how to select and grow native plants in Michigan and similar locations.
Type:
Website
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
URL:
http://nativeplants.msu.edu/
Ordering info:
Cost: $0.00
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.