Range Program

Laramie County Conservation recently hosted a workshop on Dalmatian Toadflax.  For more information on how landowners can deal with this noxious weed, please click on the following links:

2019-3 DT Management (003)

Dalmatian toadflax brochure

Laramie County Toadflax Presentation

Toadflax Identification

The District offers technical assistance to address various land management concerns of owners with both small acreages and larger operations.  LCCD Wildlife & Range Specialist is Rex Lockman.  Call 307-772-2600 for free assistance on the following:

• Grazing management
• Proper fertilizer and pesticide use
• Landscaping for low maintenance and water conservation
• Composting and manure management
• Seeding recommendations
• Weed identification and control recommendations.  Link to “Weeds of the West” is:  http://bit.ly/weedswest

The District also offers a seed drill for rent.  Four feet wide.  Seed pastures, disturbed areas, or weedy areas.  Pull behind ATV or large (20 hp) garden/lawn tractor.  The cost is $100.00 for a two day rental.  Please call the office at 772-2600 to reserve. The following websites offer information on grazing, poisonous plants, and small acreages: Grazing Management Information:

• Colorado State University – Grazing Programs

Plant Information:

• Wyoming Native Plants
• Plants with Altitude
• United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resource Conservation Service
• The Samuel Robert’s Noble Foundation
• Wyoming Department of Agriculture – Weed and Pest Control

Poisonous Plant Information:

• Spokane County Washington – Noxious Weed Control Board
• United States Department of Agriculture – Poisonous Plant Resource Products and Services

Miscellaneous Small Acreage Information:

• University of Wyoming – Barnyards and Backyards