UT: BLM, local groups work to eradicate invasive ravenna
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Ravenna grass — currently dormant at this time of year —
grows along the banks of Mill Creek east of Moab. Several local groups are
working to eradicate the grass, which is considered an invasive species that
chokes out many native plants. Surrounding the basketball court next to Star
Hall, around the Center Street Gym and in yards around Moab, tall feathery
plumes of the common ornamental plant known as ravenna grass bob in the wind.
Though beloved by landscapers, ravenna grass has escaped to Mill Creek and
other streams, where it is crowding out native plants, local official say…..
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Tammy Davis / Invasive Species Program Coordinator
ADF&G /P.O. Box 115526 / Juneau, AK 99811-5526
P: (907) 465-6183 / C: (907) 209-2492
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