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Forestry and Noxious weeds

kathyandrew@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 520-7879
Fax: (719) 520-7827

3255 Akers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Administration > Environmental Division > Forestry and Noxious Weeds

Noxious Weeds

El Paso County is committed to developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards for efficient mapping, monitoring, enforcement, education, and control of noxious weeds throughout El Paso County. The Environmental Division coordinates and monitors public and private control of noxious weeds utilizing integrated weed management techniques including mechanical (mowing, pulling), chemical (herbicide treatments), biological (insects), and cultural methods (re-seeding with native plants).

Cardaria draba

Commonly known as hoary cress or whitetop

Rapidly creeps by root system, up to 50 new plants can emerge from one lateral root. This plant is a B List species as determined by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Under the guidance of the Colorado State Weed Coordinator, eradication is required for most portions of El Paso County.

-Perennial.

-Member of the mustard family.

-Reproduces by seed and underground roots.

-Numerous small white flowers are white with four petals that create a flat topped appearance.

-One of the earliest plants to flower in the spring.

-Seed pods are reddish brown and heart shapped.

-One plant is capable of producing 1,200 to 4,800 seeds.

Hoary cress fact sheet

Forestry

Forest Stewardship is defined as active management of forests and related resources to keep these lands in a productive and healthy condition for present and future generations, and to increase the economic, environmental, and social benefits of our land. This includes mapping, monitoring, enforcement, education, and management of tree diseases and forest pests.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Noxious Weeds and Forest Health

FAQ's

Additional Information Regarding Noxious Weeds and Forest Health

El Paso County Forestry and Weed Advisory Commission (FWAC)

The Forestry and Weed Advisory Commission was created by the Board of County Commissioners to protect the desires and interests of El Paso County that relate to the objectives, goals, and issues of forestry and noxious weed management.

The Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1:30 pm at the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922. For more information regarding the FWAC, please contact the Environmental Division at 520-7871.

Forestry and Weed Advisory Commission Bylaws

Current Appointees

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