Once completed during 2000, will be presenting the Plan to outside environmental agencies and wildlife groups for review and comment prior to issuing final Plan. Activity 3 Conduct filed testing of new materials and application methods. Two tests performed using dormant application methods and low volume application equipment as well as the use of a test surfactant that may improve pesticide efficacy while reducing the concentrations of the herbicide in the application mixture. Tests are preliminary with mixed results at this time. Review of work performed in 1998 test areas shows good overall control of target species but mixed control of red oak - may need to improve mixture to get broader spectrum of control.
Control appears good without any observed deficiencies.
Total a.i. per acre for the 1998 study is 4 lbs. Activities for the Coming Year Activity 1 Continuation of sheep grazing study in 2000. All acreage converted to grazing areas will be removed from a potential herbicide application program. Quantitative total of acres removed from a standard herbicide application approach. Activity 2 Completion and implementation of the Wildlife Habitat Management Plan.