Ammophila arenaria Scorecard

Species:  Ammophila arenaria

Common Name:  European beachgrass

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Results

Impact Total:13 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:8 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateRapid vegetative growth and spread. naturalized along coast.4
Spread AmountWidespread on preferred habitat, the coast.4
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalSerious impacts to coastal dunes, native species.4
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
CulturalAesthetic impacts.2
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalEdible but low palatibility.0
AgriculturalNone known.0
InfrastructureSome possible benefit of dune stabilization (historical use), if needed.1
CulturalNone0
Health0
Total13

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionDetection occurs after establishment.3
ControlDifficult to control once established.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntrySome agency and NGO removal.1
ControlSome Weed Management areas are conducting control, but no mandates.1
OutreachOn Cal-IPC list.1
Total8

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