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Revegetation
<br />This year's growth of vegetation is drying down due to recent dry and record high
<br />temperatures. The landowners expressed concern about the abundance of weeds at the
<br />site. in particular on the west side of the RDA. Inspection of this area indicated a presence
<br />of weeds such as Russian thistle, Kochia, and sunflowers, but not nearly in the abundance of
<br />last years crop. Litter, stems, and debris from last years growth was readily apparent with
<br />grass plants numerous underneath this cover. Mr. Phillips and Inspector Gorham both
<br />agreed that non-noxious annual weeds are normal in the early years following revegetation
<br />and are even desirable in those early years. Although some patches of Kochia were
<br />observed on the reclaimed area of pond 3. in no case were these areas extensive like last
<br />year.
<br />Mr. Phillips quickly identified a small patch of Russian knapweed immediately west of the
<br />topsoil stockpile at the permanent parking area. This noxious weed is extremely aggressive
<br />and can be difficult to control if not caught early. The plant spreads by black, deep-growing
<br />roots that penetrate to a depth of over eight feet. Due to the close proximity to the topsoil
<br />pile, this weed patch should be treated and monitored for total elimination. The knapweed
<br />plants are easily distinguished from the brown grasses by their healthy, green appearance.
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