House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #10 Biocontrol of Invasive Exotic Plants
Requester:	C.E. Arnold		Organization:		University of Florida/IFAS
Project Title:	Biocontrol of Invasive Exotic Plants		Date Submitted:		12/30/1999 9:28:09 AM
District Member:	Kenneth Pruitt		Service Area:		Statewide
Counties Affected:	{Statewide}
Recipient:	University of Florida		Contact:		Dr. C.E. Arnold
	2199 Rock Rd.		Contact Phone:		(561) 468-3922
	Ft. Pierce 34945
Project Description:
To evaluate and release selected insects, mites and nematodes to biologically control invasive exotic plants.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Biocontrol programs provide the only realistic long-term solution to Florida's major invasive exotic plant problems.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Major positive impact on the sustainability of Florida's natural ecosystem.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$122,800
Total cost of the project:		$1,228,000

Request has been made to fund:			Operations
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				Unknown
Was this project previously funded by the State?				No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?				No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?				Yes
	Agency:	Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?				Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?				Yes
	Documentation:	Report of Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				Yes
	Hearing Body:	St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation Meeting
	Meeting Date:	12/01/1999