Research Program - Weeds
Invasive Weed Project
In 2002, a 6 hectare project area to demonstrate the use of herbicidal, cultural and biological control methods was established across a variety of ecosystems including oak brush, irrigation ditch, riparian and a dead oak brush stand. Within each ecosystem, intensive grazing, beneficial insects and herbicide treatment plots were established with replication. Yellow toadflax (TF), musk thistle (MT), and canadian thistle (CT) are the primary populations being monitored in these plots. Data in 2002 was limited because of severe drought. In 2003 base plant population data was compiled and all treatments were applied. In 2004 and 2005, all treatments were reapplied and 15,880 data points identifying plant species were recorded. Grazing treatments were applied during early Summer in 2005 to increase the amount of stress placed on the primary weeds.
Invasive Plant Species Updates
AES Project - Comparison of Traditional and Alternative Methods to Control Noxious Weeds Near Cropland, Rangeland and Waterways
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