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Non-native Plants are Threatening Our Environment

The mission of the Pitkin County Noxious Weed Management program is to preserve the health and productivity of the native plant communities of the Roaring Fork Valley. Our unique ecosystems are being threatened by the spread of numerous invasive alien plants. It is our hope that by providing education, regulatory direction, and environmental awareness we can protect our natural resources from the degrading impacts of these aggressive, exotic plants. Invasive weeds destroy native plant and animal habitat, damage recreational areas, reduce agricultural productivity, lower property values, and in some cases even poison humans and livestock. It is important for landowners to be responsible land stewards and to use integrated control methods to manage noxious weeds. We must all work together to prevent the introduction of new invasive species and the spread of existing infestations - our natural resource heritage depends on your involvement.

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