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Information Brochures and Flyers

Information Booklet Brochure (PDF; 526 KB) Houck, M. 2010. LAPMS. Louisiana. 03-05-2010. 14p. (ID# 9977).

Red Mulberry Brochure (PDF; 380 KB) Neill, R.H. and G. Thomassie 2008. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. June 2008. 2p. (ID# 7910).

Salt Matrimony Vine Brochure (PDF; 432 KB) Neill, R.H. and G. Thomassie 2008. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. June 2008. 2p. (ID# 7912).

Sugarberry Brochure (PDF; 366 KB) Neill, R.H. and G. Thomassie 2008. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. June 2008. 2p. (ID# 7911).

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Plant Fact Sheets

Plant Fact Sheet Bahiagrass (PDF; 101 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Louisiana NRCS. Alexandria, LA. September 2009. 3p. (ID# 9034).

Plant Fact Sheet Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) (PDF; 92 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Louisiana NRCS. Alexandria, LA. September 2009. 2p. (ID# 9033).

Plant Fact Sheet Sugarberry (PDF; 222 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Louisiana NRCS. Alexandria, LA. September 2009. 2p. (ID# 9043).

Plant Fact Sheet Big Bluestem (PDF; 113 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7510).

Plant Fact Sheet California bulrush (PDF; 77 KB) Neill, R.H. and G. Thomassie 2007. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. August 2007. 2p. (ID# 7567).

Plant Fact Sheet Eastern Gamagrass (PDF; 209 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7511).

Plant Fact Sheet Gulf Bluestem (PDF; 130 KB) Fine, G. and R. Neill 2007. Golden Meadow PMC. Galliano, LA. January 2007. 1p. (ID# 7413).

Plant Fact Sheet Indiangrass (PDF; 126 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7512).

Plant Fact Sheet Inland Sea Oats (PDF; 76 KB) Neill, R.H. 2007. Golden Meadow PMC. Galliano, LA. February 2007. 2p. (ID# 7566).

Plant Fact Sheet Little Bluestem (PDF; 150 KB) Houck, M. 2007. LA PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7513).

Plant Fact Sheet Partridge Pea (PDF; 270 KB) Houck, M. 2007. LA PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7514).

Plant Fact Sheet Seashore Dropseed (PDF; 144 KB) Houck, M. 2007. LA PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7515).

Plant Fact Sheet Switchgrass (PDF; 141 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7516).

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Newsletters

Marsh Notes Fall Issue 14 (PDF; 731 KB) Riche', C. and G. Thomassie 2014. USDA-NRCS Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. Fall Issue 2015. 2p. (ID# 12453).

Marsh Notes Spring Issue 2014 (PDF; 731 KB) Riche', C. 2014. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Spring 2014. 2p. (ID# 12203).

Marsh Notes Summer Issue 2014 (PDF; 888 KB) Curt Riche' 2014. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Summer 2014. 2p. (ID# 12265).

Marsh Notes Winter Issue 2014 (PDF; 649 KB) Riche', C. 2014. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Winter Issue 2013. 2p. (ID# 12084).

Marsh Notes Fall Issue 2012 (PDF; 360 KB) Riche', C. 2013. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Fall Issue. 2p. (ID# 11514).

Marsh Notes Spring 2013 (PDF; 764 KB) Riche', C. 2013. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Spring 2013. 2p. (ID# 11765).

Marsh Notes Summer Issue 2013 (PDF; 671 KB) Riche', C. 2013. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Summer Issue. 2p. (ID# 11898).

Marsh Notes Winter Issue 2013 (PDF; 438 KB) Riche', C. 2013. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Winter 2013. 2p. (ID# 11651).

March Notes Spring Issue 2012 (PDF; 689 KB) Riche', C. 2012. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Spring 2012. 2p. (ID# 11129).

Marsh Notes Summer Issue 2012 (PDF; 464 KB) Riche', C. 2012. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. Summer 2012. 2p. (ID# 11234).

Marsh Notes Winter Issue 2012 (PDF; 548 KB) Riche', C. 2012. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Winter 2012. 2p. (ID# 10917).

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Plant Guides

Plant Guide Cajun Sunrise Germplasm ashy sunflower (PDF; 181 KB) Thomassie, G., C. Riche', and M. Houck 2012. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 9/24/2012. 3p. (ID# 11239).

Plant Guide Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) (PDF; 256 KB) Neill, R.H. 2008. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. August 2008. 3p. (ID# 8255).

Plant Guide Chitimacha Tribe River Cane (PDF; 1.6 MB) Thomassie, G., G. Fine, and D. Newman 2007. GMPMC. Alexandria, LA. October 2006. 4p. (ID# 7408).

Plant Guide Seaoats (Uniola paniculata) (PDF; 178 KB) Fine, G. 2007. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. January 11,2007. 3p. (ID# 7412).

Plant Guide Bitter Panicum (Panicum amarum) (PDF; 127 KB) Lamphere, J. 2006. Golden Meadow PMC. Baton Rouge, LA. Submitted and accepted by Scott Peterson at the Plant Data Collection Center 1/2006.. 3p. (ID# 6446).

Plant Guide Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) (PDF; 687 KB) Thomassie, G. 2005. Galliano, LA. Feb 2005. 6p. (ID# 5917).

Plant Guide Schoenoplectus californicus California bulrush (PDF; 2.2 MB) Materne, M. and G. Fine 2000. Baton Rouge, LA. Sept. 2000. 6p. (ID# 5831).

Plant Guide Spartina alterniflora Smooth Cordgrass (PDF; 200 KB) Materne, M. and G. Fine 2000. Baton Rouge, LA. Oct. 1999. 6p. (ID# 1874).

Plant Guide Spartina alterniflora Smooth Cordgrass (PDF; 2.5 MB) Materne, M. and G. Fine 2000. Baton Rouge, LA. Oct. 1999. 6p. (ID# 5832).

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Poster

Competitive mechanisms of Festuca rubra on native Leymus mollis and invasive Ammophila arenaria in coastal sande dunes of USA (PDF; 342 KB) Pingel, D., G. Thomassie, and S. Greipsson 2016. LAPMC. Galliano, LA. May 2016. 1p. (ID# 12874).

Vegetative Releases for Beach, Marsh, and Estuary Restoration in South Louisiana (PDF; 1.8 MB) Thomassie, G. and C. Riche' 2016. LAPMC. Galliano, LA. May 2016. 1p. (ID# 12873).

Development of Spartina spartinae Lines for Improved Seed Production and Viability for Restoration Along the Gulf Coast (PDF; 1.1 MB) Riche', C., G. Thomassie and M. Houck 2014. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 2-20-2014. 1p. (ID# 12086).

Developing native plants for Louisiana ecosystems - The Louisiana Native Plant Initiative Poster (PDF; 603 KB) Houck, M. and G. Thomassie 2011. 7th Eastern Native Grass Symposium. Knoxville, TN. October 5 - 8, 2010. 1p. (ID# 10259).

The Plant Materials Program in Coastal Ecosystems Restoration (PDF; 834 KB) Neill, R.H. and G. Thomassie 2008. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Rayne, LA. 11/08/2008. 1p. (ID# 9029).

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PM Annual Progress Report of Activities

2015 Progress Report of Activities (PDF; 731 KB) Riche', C. and G. Thomassie 2016. USDA-NRCS Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. 2015. 6p. (ID# 12810).

2012 Progress Report of Activities (PDF; 783 KB) Riche', C. and G. Thomassie 2013. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 2012. 8p. (ID# 11515).

2011 Progress Report of Activities (PDF; 839 KB) Riche', C. 2012. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 2011. 7p. (ID# 10915).

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Release Brochures

Release Brochure Brazoria Germplasm seashore paspalum (PDF; 162 KB) Thomassie, G., C. Riche 2015. USDA NRCS Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. September 2015. 2p. (ID# 12693).

Release Brochure Fourchon Germplasm bitter panicum (PDF; 179 KB) Thomassie, G., C. Riche 2015. USDA NRCS Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. September 2015. 2p. (ID# 12692).

Release Brochure Timbalier Germplasm gulf bluestem (PDF; 363 KB) Thomassie, G., C. Riche 2015. USDA NRCS Golden Meadow Plant Mataerials Center. Galliano, LA. September 2015. 2p. (ID# 12694).

Release Brochure Cajun Sunrise Germplasm ashy sunflower (Helianthus mollis) (PDF; 276 KB) Thomassie, G., C. Riche', and M. Houck 2012. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 9/24/2012. 2p. (ID# 11238).

Release Brochure Caminada Seaoats (Uniola paniculata) - Revised (PDF; 974 KB) Thomassie, G. and R. Neill 2009. Golden Meadow PMC. Galliano, LA. December 2008. 2p. (ID# 9035).

Release Brochure Bayou Lafourche Germplasm California Bulrush (Schoenoplectus californicus) (PDF; 968 KB) Thomassie, G. and M. Houck 2007. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. August 2007. 2p. (ID# 7411).

Brochure Gulf Coast Marshhay Cordgrass (Spartina patens) (PDF; 282 KB) Thomassie, G. 2005. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. Feb 2005. (ID# 5820).

Release Brochure Pelican Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) (PDF; 307 KB) Fine, G. and G. Thomassie 2000. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. Feb. 2000. 1p. (ID# 5829).

Release Brochure Vermilion Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) (PDF; 409 KB) Fine, G. and G. Thomassie 2000. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. Feb. 2000. 1p. (ID# 5830).

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Release Notices

Release Notice Cajun Sunrise Germplasm ashy sunflower (Helianthus mollis) (PDF; 57 KB) Thomassie, G., C. Riche', and M. Houck 2012. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 9/24/2012. 6p. (ID# 11236).

Notice of Release - Bayou Lafourche Germplasm California Bulrush (Schoenoplectus californicus) (PDF; 242 KB) Thomassie, G. and M. Houck 2007. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. Aug 2007. 21p. (ID# 7409).

Notice of Release 'Gulf Coast' Marshhay Cordgrass (Spartina patens) (PDF; 175 KB) Fine, G 2003. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. 9/30/03. 5p. (ID# 5822).

Notice of Release Caminada seaoats (Uniola paniculata) (PDF; 206 KB) Fine, G. 2001. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. 9/2001. 3p. (ID# 5824).

Notice of Release Brazoria Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) (PDF; 202 KB) Fine, G. 1999. USDA NRCS Golden Meadows Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. 4p. (ID# 5825).

Notice of Release of Source Identified Germplasm Pelican Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) (PDF; 114 KB) Fine, G. 1994. Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. Feb. 1994. 4p. (ID# 5823).

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Final Study Report

Evaluation Techniques of Propagating Black Mangrove Vegetatively (PDF; 110 KB) Thomassie, G., C. Riche' and Y. Welther 2016. USDA-NRCS Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center. Galliano, LA. 3-31-2016. 3p. (ID# 12824).

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Published Symposium Proceedings

Coastal Symposium Proceedings (PDF; 1.3 MB) Neill, R.H. 2009. Galliano, LA. November 2008. 29p. (ID# 9051).

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Technical Notes

LAPMC Tech Note 1 Louisiana Seeding Rate Tables revised (PDF; 494 KB) Houck, M. 2013. LAPMS. Alexandria, LA. September 2013. 16p. (ID# 11900).

LAPMC Tech Note 10 Understanding Seed Certification and Seed Labels (PDF; 134 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Alexandria, LA. July 2009. 6p. (ID# 9030).

LAPMC Tech Note 11 Understanding Seeding Rate, Recommended Planting Rates, and Pure Live Seed (PDF; 133 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Alexandria, LA. July 2009. 4p. (ID# 9045).

LAPMC Tech Note 12 Calculating Seed Mixtures - Steps to Guide You In Developing Conservation Seed Mixtures (PDF; 138 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Alexandria, LA. July 2009. 8p. (ID# 9046).

LAPMC Tech Note 13 PLANNING SITE AND SEEDBED PREPARATION FOR CROPLAND CONVERSION TO NATIVE SPECIES (PDF; 54 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Alexandria, LA. August 2009. 5p. (ID# 9047).

Conservation Planting Methods for Native and Introduced Species (PDF; 112 KB) Houck, M. 2009. Alexandria, LA. August 2009. 6p. (ID# 9048).

LAPMC Tech Note 16 Container Grown Wetland Plants (PDF; 73 KB) Houck, M. 2010. LAPMS. Louisiana. June 2010. 4p. (ID# 9975).

LAPMC Tech Note 17 Vegetative Wetland Plants (PDF; 73 KB) Houck, M. 2010. LAPMS. Louisiana. June 2010. 4p. (ID# 9976).

LAPMC Tech Note 18 Native Planting Management Techniques (PDF; 94 KB) Houck, M. 2011. GMPMC. Alexandria, LA. Tech Note 18. 5p. (ID# 10575).

LAPMC Tech Note 19 When To Plant Conservation Species in Louisiana Part A (PDF; 94 KB) Houck, M. 2011. GMPMC. Alexandria, LA. Tech Note 19. 2p. (ID# 10576).

LAPMC Tech Note 20 'Tropic Sun' sunn hemp for cover crop use during the sugarcane fallow period (PDF; 117 KB) Houck, M. 2011. GMPMC. Alexandria, LA. Tech Note 20. 3p. (ID# 10579).

LAPMC Tech Note 21 Lablab for Conservation Use in Louisiana (PDF; 54 KB) Houck, M. 2013. LAPMS. August 2013. August 2013. 2p. (ID# 11899).

LAPMC Tech Note 5 Plant Materials for Contour Buffer Strips (PDF; 49 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM program. Alexandria, LA. January 2007. 2p. (ID# 7260).

LAPMC Tech Note 6 Plant Materials for Field Borders (PDF; 103 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM Program. Alexandria, LA. January 2007. 2p. (ID# 7253).

LAPMC Tech Note 7 Plant Materials for Filter Strips (PDF; 50 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM Program. Alexandria, LA. April 2007. 2p. (ID# 7517).

LAPMC Tech Note 8 Evaluating Eastern Gamagrass Stands When Planted in 28-40" Rows (PDF; 45 KB) Houck, M. 2007. Louisiana PM Program. Alexandria, LA. May 2007. 2p. (ID# 7509).

LAPMC Tech Note 9 Conservation Seed Vendors For Louisiana Revised May 2012 (PDF; 65 KB) Houck, M. 2012. GMPMC. Alexandria, LA. May 2012. 4p. (ID# 11237).

LAPMC Tech Note 15 Coastal Wetland Plant Vendors Revised April 2015 (PDF; 171 KB) Houck, M. 2015. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. April 2015. 6p. (ID# 12607).

LAPMC Tech Note Appendix 1 - Planting Rates for Louisiana by MLRA's (PDF; 88 KB) Houck, M. 2010. LAPMS. Louisiana. March 2010. 15p. (ID# 9979).

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PMC Annual Technical Report

2013 Annual Technical Report (PDF; 800 KB) Curt J. Riche' and Garret Thomassie 2014. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 8-7-2014. 37p. (ID# 12264).

2012 Annual Technical Report (PDF; 776 KB) Thomassie, G. and C. Riche' 2013. GMPMC. Galliano, LA. 2012. 36p. (ID# 11897).

2011 Annual Technical Report (PDF; 1.5 MB) Riche', C. and G. Thomassie 2012. GMPMC. Galliano, Louisiana. 2011. 49p. (ID# 11233).

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Other Publication Types

Plant Collection Information Sheet Black Needle Rush (PDF; 341 KB) Houck, M. 2011. GMPMC. Alexandria, LA. 2p. (ID# 10763).

Plant Collection Information Sheet Illinois bundleflower (PDF; 261 KB) Houck, M. 2011. GMPMC. Alexandria, LA. 2p. (ID# 10764).

Grass Anchors for an Imperiled Coast (PDF; 1 MB) Irwin, S. 2006. Market Bulletin. Baton Rouge, LA. Vol. 88, No. 14. 3p. (ID# 7256).

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