An inventory of invasive non-native plants in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (2003-2004): final report
Dewey S and Andersen K. 2005. An inventory of invasive non-native plants in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (2003-2004): final report. Weed Science Research Project Report No. SD0511A. Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department; Utah State University. Logan, Utah
An inventory of invasive non-native plants was conducted by Utah State University (USU) during 2003-2004 in portions of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (BLCA), Northern Colorado Plateau Network (NCPN) of the National Park Service. This is the final report for a two-year project (2003-2004). This report updates and replaces the preliminary report for 2003 inventories. Results of other NCPN park inventories are documented in separate reports. The objectives of this work are to document distribution and abundance of targeted invasive non-native plant species in anticipation of developing effective vegetation control strategies; to identify significant sources of weed introductions and vectors involved in weed spread; and to test and refine data collection and field inventory collection techniques for future NCPN inventory use. A target list of 24 high-priority invasive plant species was identified. Representative photos of species and habitats are included in the report. Voucher specimens were collected and deposited at USU. Maps of areas inventoried and weed locations are provided. Of the 1,174 acres surveyed in BLCA (3.6% of entire park), 197.837 acres were weed infested. The majority (94.351 acres) of this infestation was of Bromus tectorum.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Dewey, Steven; Andersen, Kimberly
- Date of Issue
- 2005-07
- Publisher
- Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department; Utah State University
- Units
- BLCA , NCPN
- Keywords
- Exotic/Invasive Species - Plants, NCPN Invasive Plants Inventory, Plant Studies