Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
UW Researcher Helps Develop Model to Predict Invasise Weed Hot Spots
This Rocky Mountain Herbarium specimen, collected in August 2023 by UW graduate student Dan Coles, was found in Laramie County and is the first recorded sighting of Tatarian sea-lavender (Goniolimon tataricum) in Wyoming. At least 21 new non-native plant species form self-sustaining populations in Wyoming per decade.
Laramie, Wyo.- Jan. 2, 2025 - As many Wyoming residents know firsthand, the introduction of invasive weed species like cheatgrass, medusahead and Palmer amaranth poses a growing threat to the state's landscapes and economy.
Despite the efforts of state and federal management agencies and private landowners, non-native weeds are notoriously difficult to control, even when early detection and rapid response (EDRR) strategies are employed.
But, thanks to an innovative model developed by University of Wyoming Extension Invasive Plant Specialist Kelsey Brock and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scient...
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