slender false brome program and reimbursement plan
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Threat of Slender False Brome Brachypodium sylvaticum
Spreads on its own.
Takes over large areas.
Excludes native plants.
Class A noxious weed = limited distribution and eradication a priority.
SFB in Oregon
SFB in Woodside, CA
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Slender False Brome -
Identification
Key Features:Perennial bunch grass.
Distinctive bright green.
When mature, nodding growth form.
Leaf flat, slightly < ½
inch wide.
Fine, even
fringe of hairs around leaf edge.
Leaf sheath open and freely releases stem.
Sheath and collar hairy.
Distinct, visible ligule.
Seeds attached directly to stem.
Ligule(Stem)
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Slender False Brome -
Identification
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Slender False Brome-
Brachypodium sylvaticum
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Slender False Brome in the Woodside Area
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Management Program for Private Properties
Pre-treatment Survey.
Treatment Plan.
Property Owner applies treatment or hires a professional.
Post-treatment Survey.
MROSD issues reimbursement check.
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Funding for Treatment on Private Lands: 2009 -2012
NFWF FY 2008-2009 $15,000
CDFA/CCCFY 2010-2012 $7,350
ARRA FY 2010-2012 $15,000
WMA FY 2011-2012 $7,700
MROSDFY 2009-2012 ~$120,000
Other SourcesFY 2009-2012
$45,050
NFWF: National Fish & Wildlife FoundationCDFA: CA Dept. of Food & AgricultureCCC: CA Conservation CorpsARRA: American Recovery & Reinvestment ActWMA: Weed Management Area
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Pre-
and Post-treatment: Manual
Pre-treatment: June 10, 2009 Post-treatment: June 25, 2009
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Composting Slender False Brome
Dedicated compost pile at Thornewood
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Pre-
and Post-treatment: Herbicide
Pre-treatment: July 19, 2010 Post-treatment: Aug 6, 2010
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Treatment Status for Private Parcels
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Participant, Treatment & Reimbursement Summary
Year ParticipantsAcres
TreatedReimbursements
2009 23 53 $18,480
2010 59 112* $38,115
* 49 acres retreated from 2009 + 63 new acres treated in 2010
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