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1. INTRODUCTION <br />Most species considered "weeds" in natural azeas aze invasive, and able to move <br />into and dominate or disrupt natural communities or restoration projects. The <br />purpose of this weed management plan is to prevent invasive plants from invading the <br />site. Prevention and eazly detection aze faz more cost effective than management. <br />Rabbit brush covers approximately 55% of the BLM site, and small amounts of <br />Indian ricegrass dot the landscape. <br />2. Management <br />Weed control is part of the overall site management and restoration program. We <br />focus on the species and communities we want in place of the weed species, rather <br />than on simply eliminating weeds. We will implement preventative programs to keep <br />the site free of species that aze not yet established there but which are known to be <br />pests elsewhere in the region. We will set priorities for the control or elimination of <br />weeds that have already established on the site, according to their actual and potential <br />impacts on native species and communities, particulazly on our target azeas. We will <br />take action only when careful consideration indicates leaving the weed unchecked <br />will result in more damage than controlling it with available methods. <br />A. Early detection and eradication of small patch weeds. <br />B. Monitor high-risk azeas including transportation and baze ground azeas. <br />C. Vegetate disturbed sights. <br />D. Control strategies include site visits with local weed management team. <br />3. Goals <br />The goal of the weed management plan is to restore the azea with native vegetation <br />and promote a better habitat. Monitoring and evaluation will be conducted yeazly <br />with the Chaffee County Weed supervisor. I have attached the list of noxious weeds <br />for the Chaffee county azea. Conservation services offered by the county include site <br />visits, technical consultation and advice, along with on site control services. All <br />information is attached as well as site visit check lists to be completed annually. <br />Kayette Hutchison <br />Environmental compliance <br />ACA PRODUCTS, INC. <br />719-395-3790 <br />