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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 16 > Area’s fight against weeds may see setback

Area’s fight against weeds may see setback

Loss of timber funds could impact efforts

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin
July 16, 2008

Along with reduced law enforcement and less road maintenance, the loss of federal timber payments could mean a setback in the fight against noxious weeds.

Crook and Deschutes counties have largely used these funds to help residents afford weed treatments, and now, these programs will likely shut....

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