Eastern Redcedar Science Literacy Project

cedar invasion

The comprehensive resource on the spread, impacts, and management of eastern redcedar in the Great Plains.

Mission

Vulnerability of the Great Plains

Transitioning of Grassland to Woodland 1990 – 2020
1990 Map
2020 Map

Map Credit: Twidwell, D., Uden, D. R., Roberts, C. P., Allred, B. W., Jones, M. O., Naugle, D. E., & Allen, C. R. (2022). Mapping Panarchy to Improve Visualization of Complex Environmental Change. Applied Panarchy: Applications and Diffusion Across Disciplines, 136.

Impacts

Learn why eastern redcedar is considered one of the greatest threats facing grasslands Great Plains.

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Invasion

Learn why eastern redcedar is an invasive species, why it used to be rare, and how humans are responsible for its spread.

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Management

New scientific guidelines for reducing woody plant encroachment in grasslands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most published scientific experts on eastern redcedar invasions give answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the impact, invasion, and control of Eastern redcedar.

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