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<br />The initial weed manll2ement areas will be routinely treated until the presence of undesirable <br />species has been substantially reduced.. Initial treatments may include the cuttin~ and mechanical <br />removal of tamarisk and Russian olive trees. Cut trees will either be left in place or thrown into <br />slash piles that may be burned. Tree stumps may be immediately treated with herbicides to <br />prevent stump growth if cutting methods are employed. <br /> <br />Herbaceous weeds will be sprayed with a broadleafherbicide or be controlled by other proven <br />methods. Dependin~ on location, herbicide may be applied by hand (e.~., backpack or ATV <br />sprayers) or by broad application (e.~., tank truck). In the short-term, it may require several <br />applications per growing season over the course of several years in order to ~et the problem areas <br />under control. Treated areas will be seeded with native riparian grass/forb mixes to replace <br />vegetative cover. <br /> <br />After a cover of desirable grasses is established, other native plants may be reintroduced to these <br />areas with approved seedin~ pro~ation methods. The problem areas will be assessed durin~ <br />the initial monitorin~ period and treatments will be adjusted on an as-needed basis. In the long- <br />term, weed m~ement will be incorporated into the routine maintenance plan for the MA to <br />ensure that undesirable weeds are kept in check. <br /> <br />-37- <br />