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Weld County combats invasive weeds by drone, allowing county…

Weld County residents recently pitched in to purchase a $20,000 drone, which officials say will help combat invasive species of weeds more efficiently than ever before. Like other counties, Weld is compelled to take action against invasive weeds such as purple loosestrife. Colorado has mandated the eradication of purple loosestrife …

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Research drone photos spot invasive species – News – The McD…

GALESBURG — The forests of Southern Illinois have a new friend in the fight against invasive species. The University of Illinois Extension Forestry program has taken to the skies to see if drones can be used to survey for evidence of the invasive shrub amur bush honeysuckle. “This is an exciting time for technological …

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Research drones help spot invasive species in Illinois fores…

Illinois Extension Forestry Research Technician Kevin Rohling prepares to launch the drone for a test run as part of a research project using aerial photography to survey forests for invasive plant species. (Photo courtesy of University of Illinois Extension) The forests of Southern Illinois have a new friend in the …

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