Cogongrass Mitigation Program - Alabama

Cogongrass Mitigation Program - Alabama

Funder: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Plant Protection and Quarantine (administered by Alabama Forestry Commission)

Geographic Scope: Alabama (private, nonindustrial landowner property)

Purpose: Reduce the number of infested acres, eliminate the damaging effects of cogongrass on existing ecosystems, and improve the productivity of impacted sites.

Focus Areas:

Background:
Cogongrass is labeled as one of the ten WORST weeds in the world. First introduced into the United States in the early 1900s at the port in Mobile, Alabama, cogongrass continues to spread extensively causing persistent infestations in the Southeast. This invasive grass can invade ecosystems like longleaf pine and cost landowners massive amounts of money.

Eligibility:

Application Status:
The application portal is open until further notice, depending on the number of applications.

Contact:
Owen Andrews, AFC Cogongrass Coordinator
Alabama Forestry Commission