Invasive Removal

Himalayan blackberry, tansy ragwort, scotchbroom

  • Washington State Noxious Weed Laws – WA Noxious Weed Control Board (NWCB)
    • Class A – nonnative species, eradication is required by law
    • Class B – nonnative species, containment is primary goal, control is decided at local level, some are designated for mandatory control
    • Class C – either widespread or are of special interest to agricultural industry, counties provide support for removal or control

Rubus armeniacus

Himalayan Blackberry

Weed Class C (Native to Asia) NWCB listing

Blackberry covered hillside
Himalayan blackberry – BEFORE – Jan 2024
Cleared of blackberry hillside
Himalayan blackberry Removal Started – Jan 2024

Senecio jacobaea

Tansy ragwort

Primary Invasive, there’s just tons of it

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