cheatgrass

Wyoming relies on millions of federal dollars to spray for invasive weeds, and federal cuts are putting some of those dollars into question for the upcoming season. That could mean more costs to private landowners or fewer new treatment projects.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest Service (BTNF) is trying to stop cheatgrass from expanding in western Wyoming by spraying the invasive grass, which is a concern for native wildlife and their habitat.

Across the West, the increasing prevalence of invasive plants, and the growing influence of climate change, is changing the relationship between vast rangelands, drought, and wildfire.

Researchers from a number of states, including Idaho, Colorado and Nevada, have found that grazing does not help get rid of cheatgrass, a highly...

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