The Siberian Elm found around Flagstaff is an invasive species
Even in the native gardens surrounding Willow Bend Environmental Education Center we battle against invasive plant species. Recently the crew from the Coconino Parks and Rec. was here to remove some unwanted inhabitants from Sawmill County Park: the Siberian Elm.
This pesky tree has the notorious distinction of being on “Flagstaff’s Dirty Dozen” list and for good reason. It is invading our forests, and it produces hundreds of seedlings, the sprouts from which grow very rapidly.
You can find the complete list of Flagstaff’s Dirty Dozen on display at Willow Bend throughout the summer. The set of posters was assembled for the San Francisco Peaks Weed Management Area by the Coconino Natural Resource Conservation District.
Noxious weeds cost the US 1.4 Billion each year, they block out native plants and degrade wildlife habitat, riparian areas and waterways. Come check out the posters and learn to identify the weeds and help control their spread in your neighborhood.