Community Budget
Issue Requests - Tracking Id #456 Biocontrol of Invasive Exotic Plants |
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Requester: |
Dr. C. E. Arnold |
Organization: |
University of Florida |
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Project Title: |
Biocontrol of Invasive Exotic Plants |
Date Submitted: |
01/18/2000 1:17:02 PM |
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District Member: |
William Myers |
Service Area: |
Statewide |
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Counties Affected: |
{Statewide} |
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Recipient: |
University of Florida |
Contact: |
Dr. C. E Arnold |
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2199 Rock Road |
Contact Phone: |
(561) 468-3922 |
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Fort Pierce 34945 |
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Project Description: |
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To evaluate and release selected insects, mites and nematodes to biologically control invasive exotic plants. |
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Services Provided/Benefit to State: |
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Biocontrol programs provide the only realistic long-term solution to Florida's major invasive exotic plant problems. |
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Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
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Major positive impact on the sustainability of Florida's natural ecosystem. |
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Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$122,800 |
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Total cost of the project: |
$122,800 |
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Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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Is there Local Government or Private match for this request? |
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Unknown |
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Was this project previously funded by the State? |
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No |
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Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Yes |
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Agency: |
Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture |
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Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Yes |
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Is there a documented need for this project? |
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Yes |
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Documentation: |
Report of Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida |
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Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation meeting |
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Meeting Date: |
12/01/1999 |
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