FA-BLM New Mexico-Otero County,Integrated Weed Management Area

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To maintain a cooperative weed management program for Otero County, New Mexico Weed Management Areas. Inventory, manage, prevent and eradicate whenever possible plants designated as noxious or invasive. Educate the public as to the existence of noxious and invasive weeds and plants so they recognize the listed noxious species. To know and understand the best means of control for specific species and the consequences of unchecked noxious and invasive weeds and plant growth. The recipient and the BLM will work together with private, state, county and non-federal landowners to prevent, contain and control the spread of noxious and invasive plants. This program provides an avenue for public to get assistance with eradicating or managing the weed populations and protect private, state and federal lands from noxious and invasive weed invasions. The Otero County Cooperative Weed Management Areas will improve and stay healthy with the management of noxious weeds across the total watershed regardless of land status.

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