Name |
Acres |
Pct
Cover |
Pct
Upland |
Age |
Access |
Height |
CottonWood |
Willow |
Russian
Olive |
hc20 |
5 |
15 |
100 |
mature |
Good |
2 |
p |
np |
np |
hc19 |
73 |
30 |
100 |
mature |
Good |
3 |
p |
p |
np |
hc18 |
890 |
30 |
100 |
mature |
Good |
3 |
p |
p |
np |
PLEASE NOTE: The following control and restoration methods are suggested methods that have been effectively used in areas similar to this area. ARKWIPP does not recommend any one method over any other. It is strongly recommended that you contact a professional (listed below) before proceeding with any control/restoration method.
Control, Biomass Reduction, and Restoration Approach
For more information, please click the Problem Solutions button on the left
Main-stem – Narrow Canyon:
Control: Hand cut-stump control work around areas of valuable vegetation with bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) for remaining tamarisk.
Biomass: Stack for wildlife where hand cut-stump control is used. Leave standing where bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) is used. Stack and burn slash piles when conditions permit.
Restoration: Pole plantings of cottonwood and willow and tall-pot, deep planting of native shrubs and grass seed mixes for upland areas in areas where hand control is used. Natural Restoration following bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO).
Main-stem – Light Infestations, Broader Floodplain:
Control: Mechanical extraction or grab & cut-stump control for high priority areas. Bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) for remaining tamarisk.
Biomass: Mulch for Restoration or stack for wildlife.
Restoration: Pole plantings of cottonwood and willow and tall-pot, deep planting of native shrubs and grass seed mixes for upland areas.
Main-stem – Moderate Infestations, Broader Floodplain (including Cucharas Reservoir):
Control: Mechanical mulching for high priority areas. Bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) for remaining tamarisk.
Biomass: Mulching. Stack and burn slash piles when conditions permit.
Restoration: Pole plantings of cottonwood and willow and tall-pot, deep planting of native shrubs and grass seed mixes for upland areas.
Tributaries - Upper Extent of Light Infestations:
Control: Hand cut-stump control work with bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) for remaining tamarisk.
Biomass: Stack for wildlife where hand cut-stump control is used. Leave standing where bio-control (if proven effective in SE CO) is used.
Restoration: Natural Restoration
Professional Contact Information
USDA Service Center -
Natural Resources Conservation Service
711 Walsen Ave
Walsenburg, CO 81089-2265
(719) 738-1171
CSU Extension
Huerfano (719) 738-2170
County Weed Managers
Local Conservation Districts
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