Noxious Weeds in Wildernest (from Summit County Government)


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June 13, 2023

Re:  Noxious vegetation growing within Wildernest

To the residents of the Wildernest

You are receiving this letter in an attempt to get ahead of the annual complaints we receive regarding noxious vegetation growing on a number of properties within the Wildernest neighborhood that violate the Summit County Land Use & Development Code. The noxious vegetation we have been addressing within your neighborhood has been primarily Chamomile Daisy, Oxeye Daisy, and Thistle. Per 11301: Noxious Weeds: The Colorado Noxious Weed Act, C.R.S. § 35-5.5-101, et seq., states that certain noxious weeds pose a threat to the continued economic and environmental value of the land in the State and that they must be managed by all landowners in the State.  The Act states that local governments (cities and counties) are directed to take the necessary steps to manage the noxious weeds in their respective jurisdictions.

For the 2023 calendar year, we plan to address the problem earlier. Throughout the summer we will be inspecting lots within Summit County for noxious vegetation. If noxious vegetation exists on your property at the time of inspection, the code enforcement officer could initiate a compliance process with the homeowner/resident.

It is important to know where your property line is, as you are responsible for noxious vegetation within and on that boundary.  Simply remove existing plants by cutting or mowing.  Then place cuttings or clippings in a plastic bag and dispose of the bag to prevent seed spread.  The Summit County Landfill will accept bagged noxious weeds for the rate of $5 a bag.

Please be on the lookout for other noxious vegetation. The most common invasive vegetation we have been seeing in Summit County are Chamomile Daisy, Oxeye Daisy, Canada, Bull, and Musk thistle, but

please visit https://www.summitcountyco.gov/993/Summit-County-Noxious-Weeds , for a complete list.

If you have any questions associated with properly eradicating and disposing of the noxious vegetation on your property, please contact us at 970-668-4218.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Ryan Cook

Weed Manager

RESOURCES

Summit County Weed Control

https://www.summitcountyco.gov/114/Weed-Control

Colorado Department of Agriculture

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/noxious-weed-species

 

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