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Weed board: 250 acres of Russian olive removed this winter, Pleasant Valley project cost about $7,000
Summary
Staff reported roughly 250 acres of Russian olive removal this winter across Duchesne County projects, including 152 acres in the Tabiona area and a completed 20-acre Pleasant Valley job that cost about $7,000; the board will continue follow-up treatment and monitoring.
The Duchesne County Weed Board heard an update on winter weed projects that staff described as a “big success,” with crews removing roughly 250 acres of Russian olive across multiple sites.
“So 250 acres of Russian olive is removed this year,” the staff presenter said, noting the Tabiona work included about 152 acres on the Thomas property and 53.38 acres of roadsides that were chipped. Staff said the Pleasant Valley job, a 20-acre contract completed in November, ran about $7,000.
Board members discussed methods used—skid-steer cutting, chainsaw work on fence lines, chipping piles and monitored burning when conditions are safe—and the plan to re-treat stumps and regrowth after mechanical removal. Staff advised they would follow up with herbicide treatments and revisit sites later in the season to prevent resprouting.
Members also noted access challenges on some tribal and leased properties where ownership information was unclear; staff said the office will attempt parcel searches and owner contact before future operations. The board did not take further formal action beyond accepting the minutes and receiving the report.
