Name |
Acres |
Pct
Cover |
Pct
Upland |
Age |
Access |
Height |
Cottonwood |
Willow |
Russian
Olive |
p1-3 |
128 |
40 |
40 |
mature |
good |
No data |
p |
p |
np |
p1-4 |
171 |
30 |
20 |
mature |
good |
No data |
p |
p |
p |
p1-4 |
5 |
30 |
20 |
mature |
good |
No data |
p |
p |
p |
a16 |
437 |
50 |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
PLEASE NOTE: The following control and restoration methods are suggested methods that have been effectively used in areas similar to this area. ARKWIPP does not recommend any one method over any other. It is strongly recommended that you contact a professional (listed below) before proceeding with any control/restoration method.
Control, Biomass Reduction, and Restoration Approach
For more information, please click the Problem Solutions button on the left
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Heavy Infestations in the Floodplain:
Control: Aerial herbicide, bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO), and root plow and rake.
Biomass: Mulch, controlled burn, or stack for wildlife (if land is to be used for agriculture). Stack and burn slash piles when conditions permit.
Restoration: Pole plantings of cottonwood and willow and tall-pot, deep planting of native shrubs and grass seed mixes for upland areas.
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Light to Moderate Infestations in the Floodplain:
Control: Hand cut-stump control, mechanical extraction, or grab and cut-stump control for high priority areas. Bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) for remaining tamarisk.
Biomass: Mulch for restoration or stack for wildlife. Stack and burn slash piles when conditions permit.
Restoration: Pole plantings of cottonwood and willow and tall-pot, deep planting of native shrubs and grass seed mixes for upland areas.
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Along Highway 50 and in cities/towns:
Control: Mechanical removal with grab and cut-stump or extraction. Bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) for remaining tamarisk.
Biomass: Mulching for restoration. Stack and burn slash piles when conditions permit.
Restoration: Native shrubs and grass seed mixes. |
Professional Contact Information
USDA Service Center -
Natural Resources Conservation Service
3503 S Main Street
Lamar, CO 81052-4336
(719) 336-3437
CSU Extension
Prowers (719) 336-7734
Board of County Commissioners
(719) 336-8025
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