The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a revised environmental assessment for an invasive plant management project in central Oregon. The scoping period runs through Jan. 8.
“This is a critical opportunity for the public to help shape how we manage invasive plants across the Prineville District,” said Amanda S. Roberts, Prineville District manager. “We’re looking for feedback that reflects community values while also helping us meet land-use needs.”
Invasive plant species threaten the health of Central Oregon’s landscapes, impacting native vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as quality and recreation. The BLM is proposing updates to its existing management plan to better address these challenges using a broader set of tools and technologies.
- Adding 10 new herbicide active ingredients to improve treatment options for a wider variety of invasive plants, including annual and perennial grasses.
- Incorporating new technologies such as drones for aerial herbicide application and monitoring.
- Expanding treatment areas to include lands where new herbicides would be used alongside existing methods.
- Soil health and water quality
- Riparian habitats and aquatic species
- Wildlife and migratory birds, including greater sage-grouse
- Livestock forage and grazing
- Recreation values and fire risk
Written comments may also be mailed or hand-delivered to:
BLM Prineville District Office
3050 NE 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754