Economics of Cogongrass Control in Slash Pine Forests
| dc.creator | Alavalapati, Janaki R.R. | |
| dc.creator | Jose, Shibu | |
| dc.creator | Stainback, G. Andrew | |
| dc.creator | Matta, Jagannadha R. | |
| dc.creator | Carter, Douglas R. | |
| dc.date | 2017-04-01T19:20:25Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-09T04:28:06Z | |
| dc.description | Cogonagrass (Imperata Cylindrica), an invasive weed, is a threat to slash pine forests. Using a dynamic optimization model, we estimated the impact of cogongrass on the profitability of slash pine forestry under four scenarios: no threat of cogongrass infestation; infestation is uncertain, and no control measures are taken; infestation is uncertain, but control measures are undertaken by one landowner but not the neighbors; and infestation is uncertain, and control measures are undertaken by everyone. Results indicate that annual net returns per acre under each scenario, respectively, are $25.30, $16.97, $13.89, and $17.38. Results suggest fostering a cooperative behavior among landowners is desirable. | |
| dc.identifier | doi:10.22004/ag.econ.37121 | |
| dc.identifier | https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/37121/files/Alavalapati%20JAAE%20October%202007.pdf | |
| dc.identifier | http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/37121 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/550356 | |
| dc.language | eng | |
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| dc.source | http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/37121 | |
| dc.title | Economics of Cogongrass Control in Slash Pine Forests | |
| dc.type | Text |