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Pub. Date
2008
Description
The aim of the Noxious Weed program is to control noxious weeds, the non-native aggressive invaders that replace native vegetation, reduce agricultural productivity, cause wind and water erosion and pose an increased threat to communities from wildfire. We do this by preventing the introduction of new invasive species; eradicating species with isolated or limited populations; and containing and managing those invasive species that are well-established...
Pub. Date
2014
Description
The Weed Free Forage program inspects forage or mulch before it is harvested to ensure there are no noxious weeds in the mulch or forage. The use of certified weed free forage and mulch is intended to reduce the spread of weeds on public land or other areas where forage or mulch is used.
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is a strategy utilized in weed control that emphasizes detecting and controlling new, invasive weeds while the populations are localized and small enough to be eradicated. Costs for EDRR are typically far less than the cost of containing and managing vast populations of weeds.
11) Mapping guide
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Weed mapping is important and needs to be categorized with treatment. The important information obtained when mapping weeds includes: types of weeds, direction of spread, rate of spread, soil composition, and water table depth.