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Bridger-Teton National Forest Updates Invasive Species Management Plan (WY)

from Buckrail, June 10, 2020

Bridger-Teton National Forest Updates Invasive Species Management Plan (WY) Buckrail, June 10, 2020 The Bridger-Teton National Forest has signed the Record of Decision (ROD) and released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Invasive Plant Management Project, which addresses treating noxious weeds across the 3.4 million-acre forest in western Wyoming. "The modified Alternative 2 provides the best suite of tools for effective control of invasive plants on the Bridger-Teton," said Forest Supervisor Tricia O'Connor. The final decision is modified to be responsive to issues raised during the objection process and acknowledges the need to use herbicides to control some weed infestations. The decision is sensitive to the use of herbicides and application is limited to those situations where alternative methods of control are not effective. READ MORE

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