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I'm a student doing research on the effects of Hurricane Andrew (Aug. 92) 
on nonindigenous species in Florida. I have gathered a fair amount of 
material assessing the situation immediately after the storm, but having 
difficulty discovering where we stand today. At the time, it was 
estimated 
that mechanical and chemical control of nonindigenous plants would cost 
$14-million over 5 years. I am particularly interested in the likely 
increase in the spread of Melaleuca quinquenervia and Casaurina 
equisetifolia, invasive species of primary concern here.
 
I don't expect much to be published yet (I've done what I consider to be 
a pretty decent literature search and haven't found anything 
comprehensive), but would appreciate any pointers, leads, suggestions, 
criticisms you might have.  I would like to communicate with folks doing 
research in this area.  I understand someone from Rutgers has been 
working with the Everglades National Park people, but I don't know who it is.
 
BTW, I know about and have the state's "Assessment of Invasive 
Non-indigenous Species in Florida's Public Lands," OTA's "Harmful 
Non-Indigenous Species in the United States," and several other articles 
and documents published in the fall of 1992.  Just hoping for anything 
more recent -- even anecdotal material.
 
Thanx in advance for any suggestions.
Kitty Bennett
University of South Florida
Work: 800-333-7505, Ext. 7096
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