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> Where I live (and have lived) we have pretty nasty invasive broadleaf species for whom glyphosate and triclopyr are first line choices for destroying the plan
by mandmandam 2y ago
> Where I live (and have lived) we have pretty nasty invasive broadleaf species for whom glyphosate and triclopyr are first line choices for destroying the plant, i.e. mechanical removal does not work or is counterproductive.
> So, clearly it has a place in the defense of ecosystems.
Why would that be clear? Do you live in the land of 'Always Right'?
- 0_____0 2y agoIt's best practice for certain weeds e.g. morning glory, where breaking the vine tends to just spread it, and digging it up flat out does not work - you'll be at it for years. Here's King County's factsheet for morning glory. How would you handle it in your own yard? How would you handle it if you were managing 100s of acres? https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/pdfs/Bindweed_factsheet_King.pdf https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/pdfs/Bindweed_factsheet_King.pdf
- mandmandam 2y agoThere are about 40,000 unemployed people actively looking for work in King's County, if I'm reading the figures right. If I were in charge of getting rid of King County's bindweed, I would look at hiring some of those people to permanently improve the soil quality, so that it can be outcompeted by shrubs. Solarization could be a part of the process, or mulching. I'm far from an expert though, and there are other options still without using dangerous chemicals. I know, I know - long term solutions take time and money. Better than poisoning the soil and water (and most everything that depends on them) for a quick fix though. And, paying local people a fair wage for honest work has all kinds of economic benefits.