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Bernd Blossey is a Professor in the Natural Resources Environment Section at Cornell University, where he has been since 1992. His primary focus is on the development and implementation of biological weed control programs utilizing specialized insect herbivores to manage invasive plant species such as purple loosestrife, garlic mustard, water chestnut, Japanese knotweeds, and invasive Phragmites. His work also includes leading investigations into the impacts of multiple 'stressors' on invasive plants, including non-native earthworms and deer, and their interactions with a wide array of native organisms. As chair of the Cornell Deer Management Committee, he is actively involved in deer management strategies in collaboration with surrounding municipalities. Bernd has established a network of deer exclosures to study the impact of deer on species processes and is developing bioindicators to assess the effects of these stressors on ecosystems. His ultimate goal is to enhance the conservation values of lands through improved management practices.
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