Weed Control Blog
Addition to County Weed List - Posted at: 1/31/2012 1:43:12 PM
A small tree called, Tree-of-Heaven, will be considered an addition to the Lewis County Noxious Weed List in 2012. Tree-of-Heaven, Ailanthus altissima has been planted in landscapes as a small to medium sized deciduous tree for homeowners. Its placement on the noxious weed list has come about because of its invasive root system and prolific producer of new suckers or shoots. The plant produces toxins that prevent the establishment of other plants and has plant sap that can be a skin irritant to humans. Stink Tree, is another name given to the plant because of the odor given off from the leaves and cut stems. Tree-of-Heaven is native to China and has similarities to a native tree, Smooth Sumac that grows in the canyons and ravines of Eastern Washington. A local homeowner has been battling the tree as new shoots emerge up through cracks in the side walk and near the foundation of the house. Photos and more information about the tree and its management can be found this link.
County Weed List Hearing - Posted at: 1/19/2012 10:29:36 AM
A public hearing will be held to adopt rules and regulations for the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and to adopt the Lewis County Noxious Weed list. The hearing will be held February 7, 2012 at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA. Any person may appear and be heard either for or against the adoption of the proposed matters. An open public meeting will precede and follow the public hearing. For additional information and a copy of the proposed weed list, contact the Weed Board.
Weed Board Member Vacancy - Posted at: 1/10/2012 2:37:54 PM
Notice of Noxious Weed Control Board Vacancy
The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board currently has a Board Member Vacancy on its five-member board. The vacancy occurs in Weed District Three, which includes the communities of: Napavine, Winlock, Toledo and Vader.
The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Meetings are held as determined by the Board. Duties of the Board include adoption of the County Weed list and providing direction for Weed Board programs.
Persons interested in appointment to the Board shall make a written application that includes the signature of at least ten registered voters also residing within the district from which they are seeking appointment. Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 6, 2012 and can be turned into the Weed Board office. After this date, Noxious Weed Control Board members will forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for filling the vacancy.
Applications for appointment to the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board may be obtained at the Weed Board office, 351 NW North St., Courthouse basement level or phone (360) 740-1215.
Consider the Weed Wrench - Posted at: 5/3/2011 2:21:15 PM
If a small population of invasive Scotch broom inhabits a portion of your land, consider controlling it with the use of a Weed Wrench. Scotch broom is that evergreen shrub that will begin blooming with bright yellow flowers in the next few weeks. The plant is easily extracted with human power and a tool called a Weed Wrench that grips the base of the plant tightly and pulled from the soil, when the handle is levered over. Larger populations of broom should consider other control methods including selective herbicides to manage this noxious weed. Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (360 740 1215) to reserve a tool at no cost or to get more information on the management of Scotch broom.