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Elk Creek Fire Protection District
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Jefferson County Government
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Platte Canyon Area Chamber of Commerce
Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce
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My Mountain Town
Elk Creek Fire Protection District
Platte Canyon Fire Protection District
Jefferson County Government
Park County Government
Platte Canyon Area Chamber of Commerce
Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce
What is Juniper and Why Should I Get Rid of It?
Junipers are not an appropriate choice for a fire-resistant landscape. In a fire, these plants provide ample fuel for fast-spreading flames. Junipers have lacy, evergreen foliage which burns quickly because of its texture. They also contain flammable volatile oils, identifiable by their strong odor and sticky sap. Junipers frequently have dry or dead wood and leaves. All these elements create a virtual tinder box for a potential fire. Here's what it looks like:
Junipers are not an appropriate choice for a fire-resistant landscape. In a fire, these plants provide ample fuel for fast-spreading flames. Junipers have lacy, evergreen foliage which burns quickly because of its texture. They also contain flammable volatile oils, identifiable by their strong odor and sticky sap. Junipers frequently have dry or dead wood and leaves. All these elements create a virtual tinder box for a potential fire. Here's what it looks like:
Control of Noxious Weeds in Woodside Park
Park County has adopted a Noxious Weed Management Plan pursuant to the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. The County contact for its weed control program is:
Mary Menz
800 Research Drive, Suite 100
Woodland Park CO, 80866
Phone: (719) 686-9405 ext 104
Fax: 719-686-9403
[email protected]
The Plan identifies the following 14 weed species specifically targeted for control in Park County. All are “List B” species and pictures and descriptions can be found at the Colorado Department of Agriculture website here.
1. Leafy Spurge [Euphorbia esula]
2. Russian Knapweed [Acroptilon repens]
3. Diffuse Knapweed [Centaurea diffusa]
4. Canada Thistle [Cirsium nutans]
5. Musk Thistle [Carduus nutans]
6. Hoary Cress “whitetop” [cardaria draba]
7. Spotted Knapweed [Centaurea maculosa]
8. Yellow Toadflax [Linaria vulgaris]
9. Dalmatian Toadflax [Linaria genistifolia]
10. Perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium)
11. Black Henbane [Hyoscyamus niger L.]
12. Scentless Chamomile [Anthemis arvensis L.]
13. Oxeye Daisy [Chrysanthemum leucanthemum]
14. Hoary Alyssum [Berteroa incana]
In addition, Russian thistle is becoming a problem in Park County. Where feasible, it will be treated. If infestations of weeds not included on the list become a problem, the required public hearings will be held, and weeds will be added to the Park County list as needed.
Jefferson County has not adopted a specific noxious weed management plan but encourages all county residents to be aware of the problem. More information can be obtained from the Jefferson County website here.
Please be aware that under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act control of noxious weeds is the legal responsibility of every landowner, as specified in C.R.S. § 35-5.5-104: “It is the duty of all persons to use integrated methods to manage noxious weeds if the same are likely to be materially damaging to the land of neighboring landowners.”
The CSU Extension Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and other agencies will provide technical advice and assistance to landowners upon request. These agencies will cooperate with landowners to develop and manage an acceptable noxious weed control plan.
See also Frequently Asked Questions here, which include:
What is a Noxious Weed?
Why should residents and visitors to Colorado care about Noxious Weeds?
What are the designated Noxious Weeds in Colorado?
Whom should I contact if I see a Noxious Weed or unknown weed on my property?
How can I obtain a copy of Noxious Weeds of Colorado?
How can Noxious Weeds be controlled?
Park County has adopted a Noxious Weed Management Plan pursuant to the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. The County contact for its weed control program is:
Mary Menz
800 Research Drive, Suite 100
Woodland Park CO, 80866
Phone: (719) 686-9405 ext 104
Fax: 719-686-9403
[email protected]
The Plan identifies the following 14 weed species specifically targeted for control in Park County. All are “List B” species and pictures and descriptions can be found at the Colorado Department of Agriculture website here.
1. Leafy Spurge [Euphorbia esula]
2. Russian Knapweed [Acroptilon repens]
3. Diffuse Knapweed [Centaurea diffusa]
4. Canada Thistle [Cirsium nutans]
5. Musk Thistle [Carduus nutans]
6. Hoary Cress “whitetop” [cardaria draba]
7. Spotted Knapweed [Centaurea maculosa]
8. Yellow Toadflax [Linaria vulgaris]
9. Dalmatian Toadflax [Linaria genistifolia]
10. Perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium)
11. Black Henbane [Hyoscyamus niger L.]
12. Scentless Chamomile [Anthemis arvensis L.]
13. Oxeye Daisy [Chrysanthemum leucanthemum]
14. Hoary Alyssum [Berteroa incana]
In addition, Russian thistle is becoming a problem in Park County. Where feasible, it will be treated. If infestations of weeds not included on the list become a problem, the required public hearings will be held, and weeds will be added to the Park County list as needed.
Jefferson County has not adopted a specific noxious weed management plan but encourages all county residents to be aware of the problem. More information can be obtained from the Jefferson County website here.
Please be aware that under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act control of noxious weeds is the legal responsibility of every landowner, as specified in C.R.S. § 35-5.5-104: “It is the duty of all persons to use integrated methods to manage noxious weeds if the same are likely to be materially damaging to the land of neighboring landowners.”
The CSU Extension Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and other agencies will provide technical advice and assistance to landowners upon request. These agencies will cooperate with landowners to develop and manage an acceptable noxious weed control plan.
See also Frequently Asked Questions here, which include:
What is a Noxious Weed?
Why should residents and visitors to Colorado care about Noxious Weeds?
What are the designated Noxious Weeds in Colorado?
Whom should I contact if I see a Noxious Weed or unknown weed on my property?
How can I obtain a copy of Noxious Weeds of Colorado?
How can Noxious Weeds be controlled?