Article Written by:
Kirk C. McDaniel and Keith W. Duncan, Extension Range Brush and Weed Control Specialists
And Provided by:
New Mexico State University http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs
Noxious woody and weedy plants occupy much of New Mexico ranges. One cause is preferential grazing by domestic livestock and wildlife. The more palatable species of plants are grazed and weakened, so the ungrazed plants gain advantage. Overgrazed and cultivated areas left to revert to native vegetation without seeding are prime areas for noxious plants to become established. Excessive erosion, trampling, and bedding of animals also result in denuded areas for noxious plants to become established. In some areas, these plants may be a natural part of the environment.
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