Consent 3.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Community Development
- Meeting Date:
- 04/10/2012
- Title:
- Response to National Park Service's Proposed Invasive Plant Species Control Efforts in the County
- Submitted By:
- Mike Turisk, Community Development
- Department:
- Community Development
- Division:
- Planning
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
N/A
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
N/A
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Authorize sending the attached letter which supports the National Park Service's proposed invasive plant species control efforts in the Chiricahua National Monument, Ft. Bowie National Historic Site and the Coronado National Memorial.
Background:
The National Park Service is soliciting comments regarding that agency’s proposed implementation of an invasive plant species control program at the Chiricahua National Monument, Ft. Bowie National Historic Site and the Coronado National Memorial. The NPS proposes to use an integrated Pest Management (“IPM”) program which is a comprehensive control approach considered more effective than single-control strategies. The NPS intends to conduct post-treatment assessments to determine the effectiveness of this control strategy.
We support this integrated and multi-faceted approach to invasive plant species management within Cochise County, as doing so would help improve wildlife habitat and forage, improve the integrity of riparian areas, and increase rangeland productivity. Well-managed, proactive and comprehensive invasive plant species control regimes such as is being proposed by the NPS are effective in discouraging the proliferation of invasive plants; this is especially important in the aftermath of significant fire events to ensure invasive plants do not become established in fire-affected areas.
We support this integrated and multi-faceted approach to invasive plant species management within Cochise County, as doing so would help improve wildlife habitat and forage, improve the integrity of riparian areas, and increase rangeland productivity. Well-managed, proactive and comprehensive invasive plant species control regimes such as is being proposed by the NPS are effective in discouraging the proliferation of invasive plants; this is especially important in the aftermath of significant fire events to ensure invasive plants do not become established in fire-affected areas.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Have the Chairman sign and send the letter.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The County would not provide comments.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Please send the letter directly to the National Park Service by April 19, 2012 to:
Mr. Robert Love, Acting Superintendent
Chiricahua National Monument/Ft. Bowie National Historic Site/Coronado National Memorial
12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Rd.
Willcox, AZ 85643
Ms. Danielle Foster, Natural Resource Program Manager
Chiricahua National Monument/Ft. Bowie National Historic Site/Coronado National Memorial
12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Rd.
Willcox, AZ 85643
Mr. Robert Love, Acting Superintendent
Chiricahua National Monument/Ft. Bowie National Historic Site/Coronado National Memorial
12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Rd.
Willcox, AZ 85643
Ms. Danielle Foster, Natural Resource Program Manager
Chiricahua National Monument/Ft. Bowie National Historic Site/Coronado National Memorial
12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Rd.
Willcox, AZ 85643