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Turkey Creek <br />TURKEY CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT <br />CDS NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL PROGRAM FOR PUEBLO COUNTY <br />PAGE 2 <br />sites can all lead to conditions in which noxious weeds get started without much difficulty. Below <br />are a few best management practices that can help avoid the establishment of noxious weed <br />infestations. <br />• Learn how to identify noxious weed species in the field so you can spot them while <br />performing other land management activities. Learn how to distinguish native species from <br />weeds. <br />• On the way to the site, avoid driving through noxious weed infested areas. Inspect vehicles <br />for weed seeds stuck in tire treads or mud on the vehicle and prevent them from being <br />carried to unaffected areas. Remember to never clean infested vehicles in weed free areas. <br />• Inspect maintenance or heavy equipment for weed seeds before it enters the property. <br />Require that such equipment be cleaned first to remove weed seeds before being allowed <br />entry. Clean equipment which has been used in weed infested areas before moving it to <br />another area. <br />• Restrict travel to established roads and trails whenever possible. Don't drive through <br />sensitive areas. <br />• Avoid leaving piles of exposed soil in construction areas. Cover it and revegetate with <br />native species as soon as possible. Always use hay, straw, or mulch that has been certified <br />weed free. <br />• Re -seed drastically disturbed areas immediately after the disturbance ends. Perennial native <br />grasses are especially valuable for re -seeding. Limit use of fertilizers when reseeding; their <br />use may favor weeds over native perennial species. Defer livestock grazing on re -seeded <br />areas for at least one growing season to permit desirable plants to establish. <br />Please contact us for assistance if a noxious weed situation arises on the property. Any questions <br />regarding this report or noxious weed management should be directed to our office at the following <br />phone number: (719) 543-8386 ext. 116. <br />Regards, <br />13-0 age - <br />Bill Alt <br />President <br />TURKEY CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT, THE NOXIOUS WEED MANAGER FOR PUEBLO COUNTY, CO <br />