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Catching the Cheatgrass in the Act: Identifying the Movement of Cheatgrass in the Colorado National Monument

EarthzineAugust 11, 2017Develop Summer 2017, DEVELOP Virtual Poster Session

Cheatgrass outlined with wild fire over Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) of Colorado National Monument. Image Credit: Colorado National Monument Ecological Forecasting Team

Bromus tectorum, otherwise known as cheatgrass, is an invasive grass from Europe that has increased its presence all over the world by out-competing native grasses due to its adaptability and lifecycle.

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