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Expert Profile: Edward Young

Expertise:  Strictly limited to......1) Chaparral shrubs and pinyon-oak woodlands from San Bernardino area foothills to the Victorville High Desert region of southern California. 2) Identification and taxonomic placement assistance for wildflowers of Oklahoma's Great Plains.

Experience in the area
1. Worked extensively in the Herbarium at the Univ of Central Oklahoma as an undergraduate. 2. Taught High School Botany concepts and conducted field grid surveys and collections involving the chaparral scrub community of southern California's foothills. 3. The majority of my university coursework was in Botany. 4. Have my own personal library of taxonomic reference books and am always using on-line herbaria for personal interest.

Organizations
Chaffey JUHSD (HS Teacher). CREEC Network Region-10 (Founding Board Member). California Native Plant Society (Member).

Publications
http://www.teacher-us.com/young

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:ctmEgTIvLmsJ:wwwstatic.kern.org/gems/region10/NewsletterMarch1.doc edward young creec network&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:JJcucFgLevAJ:creec.edgateway.net/CompPDFs/acknowl.pdf compendium ed young california&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us

Education/Credentials
BS Biology/Botany, University Central Oklahoma. Post Bac work Univessity Arizona. Post Bac Field studies through University California-Riverside. California and Arizona Professional Clear Credentials in Life Science.

Awards and Honors
1. Competition judge and exhibitor for the Inland Empire Environmental Expo. 2. Coordinator for HS Botany competition (3rd place) at the San Bernardino Orange Show. 3. HS Teacher of the month award.

Past/Present Clients
California Department of Education.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  "The largest plant in the world thus far discovered is a single mountain side stand of aspen (Populus) in Colorado with underground runners asexually connecting for miles."
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  "Weeds are not to be cursed, but rather revered as nature's greatest advancement of the day."
What do you like about this subject?  "Plant collecting, like fishing or hiking, gives one an excuse to be outdoors."
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  "Simply a greater appreciation of Mother Earth."
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 80
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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2
Total Questions
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5
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User Comments
I appreciate all of Mr. Youngs help, he is the only one that has given me hope and understanding as to what to do with my ficus trees. Without his in
(Cathy on 10/16/08)
thank you so much for your input. You have been more help than anymone. I live in Dallas, TX and I am aware of the leaves falling off when they are
(Cathy on 10/14/08)
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