Previously treated areas need to be monitored in order to prevent new growth from maturing. Seeds already set will sprout or go dormant for at least 8 years (Dr. Jean Yves Meyer, July 2000 update).  The following table includes a list of all sites previously surveyed and treated that were monitored during this grant period, and the results.

· Monitor previously treated areas and re-treat as needed (about 7600 acres)

· Follow-up Hotline reports and other reports from outside sources. Unit of measure is number of reports checked.

The Miconia Hotline continues to receive calls from the public at rate of about 13 calls per month.  Most reports are generated through public awareness activities such as distributing "Miconia Wanted" flyers and from newspaper press releases and public service announcements.  Of the 158 calls that came in during the grant period, 91 were followed up by site visits or phone calls, and the remaining 67 calls were previously mapped core and satellite sites.
 
 

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