Horticulture & Related FieldsVictoria Cope
2023 The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies

Native Landscaping and Resources for Higher Trophic Levels in a Peri-Urban Development
Cope’s study will focus on new approaches to support biodiversity that are important when identifying conservation strategies in expanding urban areas. Research will quantify the benefits of native-plant use in residential landscaping by investigating effects on arthropod food webs during the early stages of land development. Results will contribute to a better understanding of the ecology and food web of urban and suburban developments and will guide native-plant landscaping strategies.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
To encourage the understanding, development, and use of underutilized native plants. Established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture.
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