In response to the proposal below, as a resident of Santa Fe, and as someone who lives near the national forest, I COMPLETELY DISAPPROVE of the use of pathogens and herbicides to solve this problem of invasive plant growth.  

I do, however, support the other methods suggested which consist of hand pulling, clipping, mowing, tilling, burning, grazing, use of approved insects.


Thank You.
Elizabeth Jacobson

I support the other methods, suggested, however, of hand pulling, clipping, mowing, tilling, burning, grazing, use of approved insects.
Weeds pose a grave threat to the environment by crowding out native plants; wildlife that feed on native plants and grasses are subsequently impacted.  The DSEIS proposes treatments to control invasive weeds with the goal of eliminating them.  Proposed treatments include hand pulling, clipping, mowing, tilling, burning, grazing, use of approved insects or pathogens, and herbicides.  The Proposed Action proposes a combination of these treatments. In addition to the No Action, two alternatives to the Proposed Action are analyzed in detail. One proposes all the methods except herbicides, and the other proposes only using herbicides.  


elizabeth jacobson 
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