2) Monitor the progress of treatments of old populations, with emphasis on quantifying depletion of soils seedbank following repeated treatments.  Unit of measure is acres monitored [Timeline: ongoing, present through June 30, 2000]

Monitoring results at old established populations is not as encouraging.  In many cases destruction of large flowering trees increases the rate of seed sprouts by allowing more sunlight to reach ground.  This will be good in the long run, as much of the seeds already in the soil will be depleted that much faster.

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