Research
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WEED
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Issue |
Strategy |
Action |
Responsibility |
Targeted Completion |
Performance
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1 |
more
funding is needed to adequately implement weed control; need information
on costs already incurred |
implement
research to determine direct and indirect economic effects of weeds |
work up
reports on economic impacts to environment, public health, economy |
UNR? |
ongoing |
reports/analysis
available; (data collecting/compiling ongoing) |
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2 |
biocontrols
not used to full potential possibly due to lack of regional performance
testing |
continue
current implementation of biocontrols and increse testing of possible
additional organisms |
promote
additional funding of biocontrol research at UNR, USDA, NDOA and other
agencies capable of undertaking this type of research |
all
agencies |
ongoing |
ongoing |
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3 |
restoration
needs to be researched more thoroughly to provide successful techniques of
post disturbance reclamation to prevent noxious weed invasions |
continue/increase
research and documentation of competition of rest. species vs. invasives |
include
increased education regarding restoration techniques in weed control
meetings, programs, etc.; promote/support additional programs on
restoration at UNR; increase awarness of need to monitor current
reclmation projects |
all
agencies |
ongoing |
ongoing |
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4 |
riparian
infestations continue to spread unchecked in part due to lack availability
of approved herbicides |
need to
have more approved herbicides for riparian areas |
support
testing and water labeling of existing herbicides; increase research on
new chemicals and methods of application |
UNR,
USDA, NDOA |
ongoing |
ongoing |
