Invasive Plant Species Management Plan for Los Alamos National Laboratory

Summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has developed an Invasive Plant Species Management Plan to address the significant environmental and economic threats posed by non-native invasive plants, which have an estimated national economic impact of $190.45 billion. The plan, informed by Executive Orders 13112 (1999) and 13751 (2016) and the 2019 Dingell Act, outlines strategies for prevention, early detection, control, and restoration. It identifies 29 invasive species, categorizing 6 as 'High Priority' for management on LANL property, including Canada thistle and saltcedar. The plan specifies management tactics like mechanical removal of trees less than 6 inches in diameter and herbicide application methods, aiming to protect native ecosystems and reduce wildfire risks.

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