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problem aeeas. Establishing partnerships for weed management within the local area is <br />essential for successful long-term weed management. <br />7) Noxious and pest weed infestations that threaten natural and reclaimed areas will be <br />controlled with acceptable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods. These methods aze <br />further discussed below. <br />2.3 INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT <br />The Edna Mine will implement an Integrated Pest Management ("IPM") approach for control of <br />noxious and pest weeds within the project area. An IPM approach enables selection of weed control <br />methods based on site specific environmental conditions and control needs. The Routt County weed <br />control coordinator will be consulted regarding weed management practices. The following weed <br />control methods will be considered for use: <br />I) Cultural- Planting acceptable aggressive plant species for site colonization and promoting <br />healthy vegetation communities in reclaimed aeeas. Planning activities and projects [o prevent <br />unnecessary disturbance. <br />2) Mechanical-Mowing, pulling, disking and plowing may be used on weedy species chat can be <br />controlled mechanically <br />3) Biological-Introduction of insects or other biologic agents that are known to inhibit or prevent <br />reproduction of noxious weed species. Biological controls will be coordinated with the <br />Colorado Department of Agriculture's Insectory in Grand Junction or other knowledgeable <br />agencies. <br />4) Chemical-Application of appropriate herbicides by a licensed applicator. All herbicides will <br />be applied in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and in accordance with <br />Colorado state laws. <br />Information about selected noxious weed species tazgeted by Routt county am contained in Appendix <br />D. Additionally, there are many other resources available regazding noxious weed control that may be <br />used to develop control strategies (i.e., county extension agents, the Colorado State Department of <br />Agriculture and Internet websites). After the permit area's list of weedy plant species has been <br />produced, additional resources will be consulted to determine best management practices for Edna <br />Mine. Tn some cases, only one control method may be warcanted, while in other cases a combination <br />P&M Edna Mine ( 02/24/06 <br />