Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) on Feb 26, 2012
Submitter does not have a specimen EDRR Status: Local expert notified
Description of specimen
No description provided
Commentary
Hello Ms. Thomas,
Thank you for reporting this infestation of knotweed. Knotweed is a significant problem invader in riparian communities within Clackamas County. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is working with regional partners to map and catalog known infestations of knotweed to help prioritize future control efforts. Unfortunately, the resources needed to control this invader are limited in relation to the overall need. As such we currently offer technical information to local landowners to help them develop a management strategy that is effective to their particular site conditions and needs.
We also offer no cost control of knotweed when these infestations occur in priority locations or under priority conditions. As such, we will assess the site and work with the effected landowner directly.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. Check these online resources for more information on knotweed.
Again thank you for reporting this invader. Feel free to contact me if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
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Samuel Leininger WeedWise Program Manager Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District 221 Molalla Ave. Suite 102 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-210-6006 sleininger@conservationdistrict.org www.conservationdistrict.org ______________________________________
I am a master gardener and there is a patch of Japanese Knotweed at the location I have indicated. It is on the north side of Carman Drive, between Meadows and Bonita. It is easily visible from a car.
Expert Reviewer
Samuel Leininger Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District 4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area
Thank you for reporting this infestation of knotweed. Knotweed is a significant problem invader in riparian communities within Clackamas County. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is working with regional partners to map and catalog known infestations of knotweed to help prioritize future control efforts.
Unfortunately, the resources needed to control this invader are limited in relation to the overall need. As such we currently offer technical information to local landowners to help them develop a management strategy that is effective to their particular site conditions and needs.
We also offer no cost control of knotweed when these infestations occur in priority locations or under priority conditions. As such, we will assess the site and work with the effected landowner directly.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. Check these online resources for more information on knotweed.
http://www.skamaniacounty.org/Noxious_Weeds/TNCreport.htm
http://www.imapinvasives.org/GIST/ESA/esapages/documnts/polycus.pdf
Again thank you for reporting this invader. Feel free to contact me if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
______________________________________
Samuel Leininger
WeedWise Program Manager
Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District
221 Molalla Ave. Suite 102
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-210-6006
sleininger@conservationdistrict.org
www.conservationdistrict.org
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Samuel Leininger
March 22, 2012, 6:53 a.m.