Laserfiche WebLink
2.05.4(2)(e) <br />Noxious Weed Control Plan <br />The Baseline vegetation survey presented in Volume I, Exhibit 5 identified two <br />noxious weeds on site. They are Salt Cedar (Tamarisk) and Musk thistle. <br />Mesa County lists Salt Cedar as a noxious weed "preferred to be controlled" <br />rather than mandatory. <br />If noxious weed infestations occur at levels which may interfere with <br />successful revegetation or are detrimental to stand quality, weed control using <br />herbicides will be implemented. Species to be considered include those that <br />are on the State 'A' List and those that are on the Mesa County noxious weed <br />list. Treatment shall be per the Mesa County Noxious Weed Management <br />Plan. Spraying will be done by use of a backpack spray system or an ATV <br />mounted spray tank. <br />If Salt Cedar plants establish on the disturbed area, they will be controlled by <br />mechanical removal or by cutting the stem and applying herbicide (known as <br />the cut -stump method). Individual tamarisk plants will be cut as close to the <br />ground as possible and herbicide will be applied immediately thereafter to the <br />perimeters of the cut stems. The herbicides used will be triclopyr (e.g. <br />Garlon4 or Pathfinder II) or imazapyr (Arsenal). Fall treatments are believed <br />to be most effective because the plants are translocating materials to their <br />roots. <br />Additional weed control may include control of any type of vegetation which <br />may grow around substations, buildings, conveyors and other areas where <br />vegetation may present a fire hazard. <br />The Operator commits to performing aggressive weed control during the <br />operations and reclamation phases of the operation. <br />Permit Application 2.05-35 04/11 <br />