Invasive annual grasses such as cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae), and ventenata (Ventenata dubia) are devastating western natural areas and rangeland at a landscape scale. This cycle favors further invasions while eliminating desirable vegetation and wildlife habitat. Further impacts include:

• A continuous bed of fine fuel associated with an increase in frequency an d intensity of range land wildfire
• Significant reduction or elimination of desirable perennial species
• Reduced forage quality for wildlife and livestock
• Increased risks for wildlife and pollinator species
• Resulting wildfires that are a threat to humans, wildlife, property and infrastructure.

Speakers will address all of these points including a university/industry research update on current management tools for the "triple threat".