HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.11 Weed control planATTACHMENT to SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION laramie Energy II, LLC Weed Control Plan
8.16 Weed Control Plan The Colorado Noxious Weed Management Act (Colorado Department of Agriculture -1996) and the Garfield County Weed Management Plan (Garfield County Vegetation Management
-2000) provide for control of noxious weeds on all unincorporated lands within the county. To comply with state and county policies, Petrogulf has developed a weed management plan that
complies with state and county policies. There are 21 noxious weeds listed in the county list and 68 plants on the state list. 8.16.1 Weed Control Implementation During the first growing
season of native grasses, forbs, and shrubs use of chemical herbicides wiIl not be feasible. Until newly reseeded species are at a height of 3-6 inches that are susceptible to damage
from herbicides. Mechanical weed control is proposed for the first growing season if re-seeded species are not determined to be mature enough to withstand herbicide spray. Bush Hog mowers,
weedeaters, and/or hand pulling weeds wiIl be used as mechanical control devices. During subsequent years herbicide applications will be utilized when weed densities are determined to
pose a threat to revegetation success or spread to surrounding lands. The county weed management specialist will be consulted to determine what chemical herbicides will be the most beneficial
for controlling noxious weeds. It is anticipated that an aggressive revegetation and weed management program will result in weed control only needing to be performed during the first
three years after reseeding efforts. A selfsustaining native species cover is the best mechanism for depleting weed species growth and spread to sun'ounding land areas.