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Why Jefferson Conservation District Surveys Weeds

  • We pay contractors by the gross acre
  • We make a map with polygons for them to spray
  • They use digital map in the field
  • They are paid based on sizes of polygons

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How Jefferson Conservation District Surveys Weeds

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How Jefferson Conservation District Surveys Weeds

  • Walk transects
  • Dotted yellow line for no weeds
  • Solid pink line for weeds
  • Draw a polygon around pink lines back in the office

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Final Contractor Map

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Helpful things to bring on a survey

  • Binoculars
  • CDA noxious weed ID booklet
  • Weed ID apps