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C. SYSTEMATIC CONTROL PROCEDURES An important aspect of weed'management_ is not to attempt control of all weed infestations in a single season;'escept _on small land parcels. Mapping weed infestations will indicate where infestations tie and where smart outbreaks aze ... . located. 'Weed `management should be systematc :and start with perimeter infestations. These are easiest`to. control,'and_`generally prevent weeds from sgreading to other azeas . Controlhne penmefer infestatioris first, prevents them ' " front becoming large and.dense. If a land manager starts .control efforts on lazge dense'weed infestations, small scattered ones become much worse. This ofren leads to frustratitin'on the part of the"lazid manager and provides for a sense of _ .. futility in weed management. A `systematic approach. allows for a return on - investment during the weed management process; that is, ground that was lightly infested can be used for productive purposes and then some of the return used to combat heavier infestations. D. RECORD.KEEPING AND EVALUATION..... . It rs important to „keep good .records of, weed management efforts - _ . - mcIudmg procedures used date"s applied, weather conditions, growth stage and - ' coadinon'of vveeds`and desirable:plaats: etc.. Also evaluate for control success or ' '. failure `Good records-and evaluations allow one to ~repeaf successful management input and avoid that which fazled Often, ,evaluation efforts provide the most .: ... _ ,._ accurate assessment. L #0 3 xeas a$er'~contro~'I application, is initiated. This is parcicuIazly important for perennial weeds where follow-tip .is a key to successful weed management.. The worst mistake is to employ a weed management system, assume it will work, and not return to eyaluate..the outcome. -. E. _ PERSISTENCE ' Weed management requires persistence particularly with perennial weeds. Most successful weed management systems require control measures for several growing seasons. Weed infestations develop over. time and aze seldom cured in a single growing season. Seed dormancy of most weeds and the extensive root systems of creeping perennials requires that weed management systems need to be designed for. input over extended time periods. F. ENFORCEMENT Due to the reality that public awareness and government weed control proa-ams are insufficient to keep pace with current and future weed infestations, local government bodies must requue that local landowners accept the responsibility to manage no:uous weeds on their property. To this end. Pueblo County will enact a Noxious Weed Management Ordinance in compliance with Colorado Statute XX-XXYX IS