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Weed DivisionNoxious Weeds

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The Mission of the Yellowstone County Weed Department is to assist the public, private, and other government agencies to manage and control existing noxious weed infestations as well as to prevent new invasive species from infesting Yellowstone County.

Noxious Weeds are non-native plants that have become established or that may be introduced in the state. These Noxious Weeds may render land unfit for agriculture, forestry, livestock, wildlife, or other beneficial uses. These plants are designated as “Noxious” by rule of the Montana Department of Agriculture or as a District Noxious Weed by the Yellowstone County Weed Board.

Weed ManagementCriteria

The following criteria apply to management of noxious weeds in Yellowstone County. Noxious Weeds in Yellowstone County are those declared “noxious” by the Weed Board and are prioritized accordingly. These weeds will be managed to achieve two effects: 1.) limit and prevent the spread of noxious weeds from existing infestations to uninfested sites and 2.) to eventually reduce the overall size of the existing infestations. The following weeds exist in the county and have been declared “noxious” in Yellowstone County by the Yellowstone County Weed Board.

Priority 1A
 These weeds are not present in Montana. Management criteria will require eradication if detected; education; and prevention.

Priority 1B
These weeds have limited presence in Montana. Management criteria will require eradication or containment and education.

Priority 2A
These weeds are common in isolated areas of Montana. Management criteria will require eradication or containment where less abundant. Management shall be prioritized by local weed districts.

Priority 2B
These weeds are abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties. Management criteria will require eradication or containment where less abundant. Management shall be prioritized by local weed districts.

Priority 3: Regulated Plants (Not Montana listed noxious weeds).
These regulated plants have the potential to have significant negative impacts. The plant may not be intentionally spread or sold other than as a contaminant in agricultural products. The state recommends research, education and prevention to minimize the spread of the regulated plant.

CountyDesignated

In addition to the Montana State Listed Noxious Weeds, each county weed district can declare additional non-native plants to be noxious within the county. Yellowstone County declares the below weeds noxious.

Additional Resources
Montana Noxious Weed Field Guide

Weed I.D. book is available the Yellowstone County Weed District Office

Cover of the Montana Noxious Weed Field Guide