What are the risks of the introduction and/or spread of noxious weeds within the Last Chance treatment areas and what plans does the Forest Service have to combat noxious weeds?
The overall risk assessment for noxious weeds within Last Chance is low to high depending on which alternative is being considered. However, all of the alternatives will be following a 4 step management plan that includes: • The use of weed free plant materials for erosion control – if needed. • All equipment that operates off roads must be cleaned before it enters the project area. • All equipment that is operating off roads before it moves from an infested area with in the project to another area, must be cleaned. • The project area will be monitored for the invasion of noxious weeds and any finding will be reported to Forest Service management.
