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Cheatgrass Treatment Workshop

March 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm MST

Close-up of cropland conversion; the right side of the fence line shows the high quality grassland that was lost on the left side of the fence. Photo © Greg Levandoski

Cheatgrass is an annual invasive grass, and its range is expanding in the Gunnison Basin. This plant increases wildfire frequency, reduces forage for livestock and big game, and reduces the quality of wildlife habitat.

If you want to learn how to control this plant on your land, please join us for a FREE informational workshop on cheatgrass ecology and management!

Topics will include:

  • Cheatgrass identification.
  • Impacts of grazing on cheatgrass.
  • Cheatgrass ecology and history
  • Treatment options
  • Reducing the spread
  • How to calibrate equipment
  • Public-private treatment collaboration

Cost is FREE but RSVP required. Lunch will be provided!

Please RVSP HERE! 

Details

Date:
March 1, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm MST
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Website:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wIXFHhVjBtxGFvqlP0vvAMDLvVLLjKxxxqQE8vPtp98/viewform?edit_requested=true

Organizer

Marcella Tarantino
Phone
(970) 707-3049
Email
marcella.tarantino@co.usda.gov

Venue

Fred Field Western Heritage Center, 275 S. Spruce Street, Gunnison, CO 81230