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' Nelson Mining Resource <br /> Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan <br /> 1 August 2019 <br /> Page 7 <br /> 3.0 MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR TARGETED WEED SPECIES <br /> 1 Management of weed species can vary from species to species. The following sections provide a <br /> ' summary of effective control methods and timing for implementation to treat each targeted noxious <br /> weed species present at the Site. <br /> 1 3.1 CONTROL METHODS <br /> Integrated management is a program of noxious weed control that properly implements a variety <br /> ' of coordinated control methods which greatly improves the success rate for weed control. There <br /> are no cure-alls for noxious weeds — no single tool will work every time in every situation. The <br /> solution is integrated management, which combines, or integrates, different tools to provide more <br /> effective weed control than any single tool could produce. The stress and damage caused by one <br /> tool weakens the target, making it more susceptible to damage caused by other tools. Types of <br /> control methods include: <br /> ■ Cultural—Introducing and promoting competitive species (i.e., competitive grasses, <br /> planted cottonwood cuttings, etc.)have proven to be effective at reducing the chances of <br /> 1 re-invasion. Contact your local Colorado State University(CSU) Extension office or <br /> Natural Resources Conservation Service office for proper seed mix recommendations. <br /> ' ■ Mechanical—Mechanical controls include mowing, cutting, pulling, clipping, fire, <br /> grazing, tillage, grubbing. <br /> 1 ■ Chemical/Herbicides—A variety of herbicide options exist that will control noxious <br /> weeds. The active ingredient will vary based on the specific noxious weed species. <br /> Information about herbicides can be found on the Crop Data Management Systems, Inc. <br /> 1 website(www.cdms.net) and specific specimen labels are available for viewing online. <br /> Whichever herbicide you choose to use, remember to read the herbicide label before <br /> 1 using the product and follow all directions and precautions. Always read, understand, and <br /> follow label directions. The herbicide label is the LAW! <br /> 1 Landowners should provide consent for use of chemicals/herbicides prior to application. <br /> All contracted professional herbicide applicators must be fully licensed by the Colorado <br /> Department of Agriculture. <br /> 1 Biological—Not all sites are suitable for biological control. The use of insects will also <br /> require some maintenance and considerations for their lifecycle and behavior. Insects can <br /> 1 be obtained at no charge from the Colorado Department of Agriculture- Palisade <br /> Insectary. Please call (970) 464-7916, e-mail: insectaryAstate.co.us, or go to <br /> www.palisadeinsectrgy.com for more information. <br /> 1 <br /> i <br /> 1 <br />