Cortaderia jubata Scorecard

Species:  Cortaderia jubata

Common Name:  jubatagrass

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Results

Impact Total:12 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:14 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateSpreads by seed, prolific seed production (DiTomaso).5
Spread AmountMost invasive along the coast. Limited to 450m in elevation (DiTomaso).4
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalDisplaces native plants, reduces habitat quality for wildlife, alters ecosystem processes like fire frequency (Cal-IPC).4
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
InfrastructurePlanted for erosion control (DiTomaso).1
Cultural0
Health0
Total12

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionVisible froma aerial photos5
ControlMay require repeated treatments and removal of new seedlings.3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryJubata grass is a CDFA "B" rated noxious weed.2
ControlListed in Cal-IPC Inventory. Many Central Coast WMA's are actively removing it (Vince Guise, personal communication).2
OutreachCentral Coast WMA's are doing outreach (Vince Guise, personal communication).2
Total14

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