010-57 Wyo. Code R. § 57-3

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 57-3 - Implementing a Special Management Program

(a) A District Board may implement a Special Management Program; Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) shall be prioritized as one (1) of the two (2) species allowed in the program.

• (i) By resolution, a District Board may prioritize Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) under W.S. §§ 11-5-105(a)(i).

• (ii) If a District Board prioritizes Leafy spurge under W.S. §§ 11-5-105(a)(i) they may implement a special management program on an additional weed or pest, not to exceed a total of two (2) species.

(b) To establish potential management zones the District Board shall request the District Supervisor, or his designee, complete an inventory of the potential species being considered on lands within the district to determine the scope of infestation.

(c) The District Supervisor shall issue a report with findings that addresses:

• (i) A map showing the scope of the infestation.

• (ii) Estimated infestation levels.

• (iii) Land use practices by landowner(s).

• (iv) Any non-target species of concern.

• (v) Any other relevant information.

• (vi) Options for management criteria.

(d) The District Board shall prepare a resolution, to be considered at a regularly scheduled Business Meeting, which proposes to implement a Special Management Program. The resolution shall include:

• (i) One (1) or more defined management zones within the District for each individual species.

• (ii) Species profile.

• (iii) Scientific name and common name.

• (iv) Reasons for concern to the District.

(e) Upon approval of the District Board's resolution, the District Supervisor, or designee, shall contact the landowners within the management zone to obtain consent for participation and formation of the management zone.

• (i) A management zone may only be formed with the written consent of a majority of the landowners in the management zone, but may contain as few as one landowner.

(f) At least 10 (ten) days before a special management program's final approval, the District Board shall publish notice describing the program in at least 1 (one) newspaper of general circulation within the county. Notice shall include the following information:

• (i) Targeted weed(s) and/or pest.

• (ii) General description of the special management program.

• (iii) Participating landowner or corporate name(s).

• (iv) Approximate annual cost of the special management program including all cooperators.

(g) At the District Boards next scheduled meeting, the district supervisor shall notify the District Board of the special management programs implementation.

010-57 Wyo. Code R. § 57-3

Adopted, Eff. 9/12/2017.