Woody Invasives

Day 4 – Woody Invasives

What are woody invasives? Woody invasives are noxious weeds in the form of shrubs or trees. The Montana Department of Agriculture has three woody invasive species identified on the state noxious weed list. Common Buckthorn (2A) and Saltcedar (2B) are state listed and Russian Olive (3) is state regulated. For Day 4 of MNWAW, we will be learning about these three woody species. Use these resources to learn something new and/or as a way to promote and distribute information to your constituents, family, friends, and neighbors.

Fact Sheets
Saltcedar (Tamarisk)—MSU Extension
Russian Olive—Montana Field Guide
Common Buckthorn—Montana Field Guide

Videos/Podcasts
Russian Olive—MT Department of Agriculture
Saltcedar—MT Department of Agriculture
Common Buckthorn—MT Department of Agriculture
Buckthorn Invasive Shrub Unnoticed in Montana for Years—Yellowstone Public Radio

Activities & Helpful Websites
Woody Invasives of the Great Lakes Collaborative
Noxious or Native; Common Buckthorn or Chokecherry—MSU
Montana Saltcedar Team
Russian Olive Project—Yellowstone County

Other Articles & Information
Common Buckthorn—MSU Extension
Investigating Tamarix spp. Establishment, reproduction, and ecological effects in Montana—MSU
Russian Olive, Predicting Distribution Along Eastern Montana Rivers—University of Montana

As MNWAW is declared statewide, help us create a united front in the fight against noxious weeds in Montana, educate those around us, and celebrate the wins. Don’t forget to watch our gun raffle fundraiser LIVE on our Facebook page at 5pm.

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