GP5. Responsible Stewardship of our Resources /

5.12Best Management Practices for Integrated Weed and Pest Management

Progress

Not started
Planning
Implementation
Continuous

On time

Grazing and data collection are ongoing

Identify and incorporate best management practices for integrated weed and pest management when using pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. Manage for the least toxic and most effective methodology.

Tasks

What are we doing?

9/26/2025
Continue goat grazing program to test effectiveness for weed control
Hire a contractor to graze weeds and collect data to determine efficacy

What has been done?

01/09/2024
Implement goat grazing program to test effectiveness for weed control
Hire a contractor to graze weeds and collect data to determine efficacy

Related actions

Implementation (On time)
Sustainability Plan
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Timeline

Continuous

Guiding Principle

Responsible organizations

Type of Strategy

Initiation Period

Contact persons

David Bell
Director of Parks and Natural Resources
Parks and Natural Resources
Jim Krick
Ecosystem Management Administrator
Parks and Natural Resources

Information updated 31/12/2024