One major difference between wildfires and weed infestations, however, is that with wildfires, the land often can recover. With weed infestations, on the other hand, the land is irreparably damaged. This is why public education, mapping, and early action are critical for controlling noxious weed infestations in the initial stages. By acting early, when Russian knapweed populations were small in size, control efforts have been minimized in Cochise County, preventing large-scale problems. Monitoring of known population sites for seedlings and re-sprouts continues.
Perennial weeds require perennial solutions.
Cooperative Extension will continue to play a major role in offering public education programs on Russian knapweed and other noxious weeds that threaten Arizona. Washington D. C. Federal interagency committee for management of noxious and exotic weeds. A national strategy for management of invasive plants. U. S. Government Printing Office. Cochise County Agriculture.