Laserfiche WebLink
4. Monitor weed control efforts on an annual basis. Survey the property to detect <br />• new invasive species or new establishment of existing species. The spring survey <br />and mapping will be done prior to weed control. A follow -up survey will be <br />conducted after control measures to insure good control and to determine if <br />additional measures are needed. <br />5. All treated areas will be re- seeded with the approved seed mix to re- establish a <br />competitive and beneficial plant community. <br />Chemical Control <br />1. <br />Where chemical control is used, the pesticide label will determine the timing and <br />rate of herbicide application. See attached Table 1, Chemical Control Methods <br />and Table 2, Herbicides to Control Downy Brome and Japanese Brome at Mines <br />Sites. <br />2. <br />All precautions and label instructions will be followed during the application of <br />the herbicide. <br />3. <br />After chemical application and before moving to a new location the equipment <br />used in the process will be cleaned to prevent accidental transport of weed seeds. <br />4. <br />All personnel will be trained in the use of the herbicides utilized and the safe <br />operation of equipment. All personnel will be trained in the identification of <br />target species and non - target species. <br />5. <br />No application of chemical control will be conducted when drift could potentially <br />happen. <br />0 6. <br />Herbicides will be applied during the time of day when the plants are most <br />susceptible to herbicide uptake. <br />7. <br />Herbicides will be applied when the temperature and humidity are optimum for <br />plant uptake. <br />8. <br />Chemical control will be sequenced during the appropriate time in the life cycle <br />of the plant for optimum control. <br />9. <br />Chemical control will be used in conjunction with mechanical and biological <br />control wherever possible. <br />Mechanical and Biological Control <br />1. Some weed species succumb to mechanical control, i.e. disking and hoeing. <br />When possible mechanical control will be the method of choice. <br />2. Annuals such as Pennycress will be disked prior to seeding with a permanent and <br />competitive grass mixture, see attachment for seed mix. <br />3. Burning will be conducted where possible, with approval of appropriate <br />government agencies. <br />4. Hand pulling of individual plants will be done for small infestations. <br />5. Stump cutting will be part of the control effort for Tamarisk. <br />6. Cattle and sheep will be used to stimulate production of competitive grass and <br />shrub species through grazing management using a time and timing approach. <br />7. Mowing before flower set will be used when possible. <br />MR -68 2 Revised 05110 <br />