Land Sector: Noxious weeds pose a tremendous threat to CSKT’s economy and environment due to reductions in the economic value of land and crops, decreased availability of forage for livestock and wildlife; the displacement of native plant species; and higher levels of soil erosion.

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation

Annual photo points are collected at inventory sites to track changes in noxious weeds.

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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation

Looking into changing grazing habits – moving towards intentional grazing to help increase range quality and native species growing back...

Economy Ecosystems Food
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation

CSKT has tried to get away from chemical use using mechanical and biological management. Getting funded through NRCS EQUIP for...

Economy Ecosystems Food
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation

CSKT has tried to get away from chemical use using mechanical and biological management. Utilizing goats for noxious weeds, and...

Economy Ecosystems Food
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation

Every ten years inventory of prairies is collected to adjust cattle stocking numbers. Helps identify trends – [such as] is...

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