Noxious Weeds

The spread of noxious weeds on public, state trust and private lands in southeastern Arizona poses risks to native and rangeland animals, threatens biodiversity and native plant species, damages park land and natural resources, and causes economic hardship for farmers, ranchers, and municipalities.

Feature Article: Bringing Policy and Law Into Fight Against Buffelgrass - UA News
Weed Photo Library

Invasive Species Program

Resources to help stop the spread of desert invaders like buffelgrass, fountain grass and stinknet. Community Presentations • Advice for Identifying/Removing Invasives • Collaboration With Schools • Volunteer Opportunities.

Locoweed Information Guide

A Guide to Locoweed: poisoning and management

Stinknet Invasion

Stinknet, a noxious African annual weed that crowds out native plants and dries to crispy fire hazard in summer, is spreading in Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties.