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Degree In Progress:

Degree:	M.S. LRES
Thesis Title	Detection of spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) using canine olfaction
Abstract:	Invasive weeds continue to rapidly spread into healthy plant communities. Early control of invading plants may stop spread but management success depends on the least effective provider, or the "weakest-link". It seems the weak link in rapid response is one of early detection sampling, which experts recognize as lacking.  Experts note complete ground surveys, although expensive and difficult, remain the best method to detect incipient invasions. A novel method to augment early detection sampling may include the use of specially trained, point-source detector dogs.  It seems domestic dogs (Canis familiaris L.) may be extremely successful for sampling weeds in low density because of their high sensitivity to a target and their ability to cover more area over manual searches. The purpose of this project is to investigate the efficacy of using a specially trained, point source detector dog to reliably and independently detect and indicate spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) incursions across large areas.
Major Advisor(s):	Roger Sheley / Fabian Menalled

Funding Source:  Center for Invasive Plant Management

Past & Present Education:

Degree:	B.S. Conservation Biology
Where:	University of Nevada - Reno
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Publications:

 Refereed-

• Goodwin, K., R. Sheley, W. Lynch, and F. Menalled. 2005. Detection of noxious weeds. Fourth National Detector Dog Conference, Auburn University, AL, April 28 - May 1.
• Goodwin, K., and E. Miller. 2005. Riparian weed management. Ext. Serv. Bull. 137. Montana State Univ., Bozeman. 13 p.

• Goodwin, K., R. Sheley, R. Nowierski, and R. Lym. 2003. Leafy spurge: Biology, Ecology, and Management. Ext. Serv. Bull. EB 134. Montana State Univ., Bozeman. 25p.

• Sheley, R., K. Goodwin, and M. Rinella. 2003. Mowing: An important part of integrated weed management. Rangelands 25:29-31.

• Goodwin, K., R. Sheley, and G. Marks. 2003. Revegetation Guidelines for Western Montana: Considering Invasive Weeds (Prepublication Review Copy). Ext. Serv. Bull. Montana State Univ., Bozeman. 74 pp. (in review)

• Goodwin, K., R. Sheley, and J. Clark. 2002. Integrated noxious weed management after wildfires. Ext. Serv. Bull. 160. Montana State Univ. Bozeman.

• Goodwin, K., R. Sheley, and B. Mullin. 2001. Purple loosestrife: A threat to Montana wetlands. Ext. Serv. Bull. 70. Montana State Univ., Bozeman.

• Goodwin K., and R. Sheley. 2001. What to do when fires fuel weeds - A step-by-step guide for managing invasive plants after a wildfire. Rangelands 23:15-21.

Abstracts & Proceedings-

• Goodwin, K., R. Sheley, W. Lynch, and F. Menalled. 2005. Detection of spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) using canine olfaction. Society for Range Management Symposium: Invasive Species, Science, and Management. 58th Annual Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, Feb. 5 - 11.
• Goodwin, K., and R. Sheley. 2005. Cooperative rangeland protection from invasive weed spread. Society for Range Management Symposium: Social Change and Rangelands. 58th Annual Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, Feb. 5 - 11.

• Goodwin, K., and R. Sheley. 2004. Weed Prevention Areas: Protecting Montana Agriculture and Environment from Invasive Weeds. Western Society for Weed Science Symposium: Weeds of Range and Forest. 57th Annual Conference. WSWS, Colorado Springs, CO, Mar. 9–11.

• Goodwin, K.,and R. Sheley. 2003. Weeds after wildfires: Enhancing invasive weed management following wildfires. In Implementing The Montana Weed Management Plan. Montana Weed Control Association Proc. MWCA Annual Conference. Butte, MT. 13-16 Jan 2003.

 Areas of Concentrations

•  Healthy rangeland conservation

 Professional Goals

• Work to conserve healthy ecosystems from invasive weed spread

 Hobbies:

• Family time, skiing, horseback riding, hiking, birding, movies, pulling weeds

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 Date:  3/12/2004 6:41:56 PM