Heartbroken this morning to discover some vandal set fire to one of our main research plots. We are studying the efficacy of biocontrol in controlling invasive Phragmites. Years of research in ash. 💔 - ThreadSky

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girls-can.bsky.social • 304 days ago

Heartbroken this morning to discover some vandal set fire to one of our main research plots. We are studying the efficacy of biocontrol in controlling invasive Phragmites. Years of research in ash. 💔

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lmcampbell.bsky.social•304 days ago

That is not good. I hope there were no other damage. Is there ways to salvage this, e.g. measure post-burn recovery?

girls-can.bsky.social•304 days ago

We will take stock of the damage and consider creative pivots. But it is blow to the PhD, whose comp exam is in a couple weeks 😭.

kirkwoodlab.bsky.social•304 days ago

So sorry this happened. I hope there’s a way forward. Maybe pivot to a BACI design (pre/post) if possible.

girls-can.bsky.social•304 days ago

We will definitely need a before and after. Sadly, we don’t exactly have a control to pair to our impact. This site was the largest single release location in North America. Priceless.

kirkwoodlab.bsky.social•304 days ago

😱 I feel so bad for you both. Not an easy pivot, but I believe in the scientists at the centre of this finding a way forward ✊

lmcampbell.bsky.social•304 days ago

And both of you have a supportive and understanding scientific community which will be following (cheering) along.

dralgaegirl.bsky.social•304 days ago

This is gut wrenching, my stomach is in knots for you and your team. I'm so sorry this happened...

girls-can.bsky.social•304 days ago

Thanks. I’m really dismayed that someone would set fire to the site. We are stunned really

dralgaegirl.bsky.social•304 days ago

People are assholes 😢

smvamosi.bsky.social•304 days ago

Oh no! I’m so sorry 😞

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