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1. Cultural and Mechanical control. The application of cultural and <br />mechanical methods of noxious weed control are effective as both <br />preventive and control measures. Tools may include proper <br />irrigation, hand-pulling, mowing, burning, properly timed livestock <br />grazing, plowing and seeding, or the use of weed-eating stock such <br />as goats. The application of these methods can be complex and is <br />not easily understood by many landowners. However, these <br />methods will be encouraged whenever possible. <br />2. Biological control. The use of insect predators to disrupt the <br />growth cycle of noxious weeds is a developing management <br />practice that offers promise in controlling weed infestations, <br />especially when integrated with other management methods. It is <br />understood that current biological control methods serve to manage <br />but will not eradicate noxious species. One of the key elements of <br />a successful biological control program is monitoring. <br />3. Chemical Management. The sensible application of herbicides is <br />currently the most effective tool for the reduction and control of <br />noxious weeds, especially when integrated with other methods of <br />control. <br />D. Mapping, Monitoring and Evaluation. The Weed Manager, with <br />established local partnerships, shall develop and implement procedures for mapping, <br />monitoring, and evaluating county weed management activities to ensure progress and <br />success in Custer County weed management activities. <br />IV. ENFORCEMENT <br />A. Responsibility. It is the responsibility of the Weed Manager to follow all <br />procedures established in CRS 35-5.5-109 before any management or control of noxious <br />weeds is carried out on privately owned land. The Weed Manager and his/her assignee <br />will keep complete records of all interactions (conversations, phone calls, letters, actions <br />taken, etc.) with landowners. Bills for the cost of control measures shall be prepared by <br />the Weed Manager. It is the responsibility of the Weed Manager to work with the <br />landowner to develop a Weed Management Plan and to notify the landowner of any cost <br />share programs available for management of noxious weeds. <br />B. Procedures. The following procedures shall be followed before noxious <br />weed management or control can be carried out on privately owned land: <br />1. Requests for Assistance. When a request for assistance is received <br />from a landowner, a field visit will be arranged to identify the <br />weeds present. If noxious weeds are not found, recommendations