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Natural Controls for Noxious Weeds
a video produced by Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute


canada thistle noxious weeds traditional weed control attacking the roots

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Natural Controls for
Noxious Weeds
A 30+ minute video program documenting the advantages of using non-chemical methods of weed control.

The noxious weed problem is explained and a variety of proven natural control programs are described in easy-to-understand terms.

VHS copies available for $15.95 plus $3.00 shipping. Order from CRMPI, Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, (970) 927-4158 or e-mail jerome@crmpi.org. We accept MasterCard/Visa. Volume discounts are available.

Produced by Jerome Osentowski
Written and edited by Lauren Swain
Mind's Eye Productions
(303) 964-9592
denverbabushka@yahoo.com
Funding provided by the Environmental Foundation of the Aspen Ski Corporation.
 


Controlling noxious weeds has been a contentious issue on the Front Range and throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Many people are concerned about the hazards of herbicide use, yet this is now the primary method employed to control the many invasive weeds that now threaten our region's native environment. We suggest a new approach, oriented towards reducing the use of toxins, yet achieving excellent results with the use of other methods. Millions of public dollars are spent on the chemical control of weeds in Colorado each year. We demonstrate that these budgets could be reduced, and more lasting solutions developed.

This video describes the noxious weed problem and explains the benefits of using non-chemical control methods. Several successful Biocontrol , manual control, and land reclamation programs are presented. The problem of invasive ornamentals is explored, and the political aspect of herbicide reduction is discussed.

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canada thistle weed eating insects hand pulling weeds planting

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PO Box 631   Basalt, Colorado 81621 USA   |   Phone/Fax: (970) 927-4158   |   jerome@crmpi.org