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1. Article · Aug 8, 2026 · Ethan Proud and Cindi Galabota/SUN Columnists

   Plant profile: the humble river willow - The Pagosa Springs Sun (opens the original)

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   Riparian environments in Colorado would not function properly without the humble river willow amongst its ranks. These small, spindly, bush-like willows are a far cry in appearance from their larger cousins like the weeping willow. Though, what they lack in physical stature is more than made up for by the benefits they provide to their ecosystems. There are several species of willow native to Colorado, with varieties that grow at almost every elevation. Even mat-forming species of willow can be

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2. Article · Jul 25, 2026 · Ethan Proud and Cindi Galabota/SUN Columnists

   Weed management: Are biocontrols for me? - The Pagosa Springs Sun (opens the original)

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   Biocontrols are host-specific insects or pathogens that can be used to control noxious weeds. They are introduced from the target species’ native range after years of rigorous testing to ensure that they will not damage native plant species. In Colorado, biocontrol agents are reared and distributed from the Palisade Insectary. Biocontrols reduce the competitive edge of noxious weed species, though they will never truly eradicate a population, which helps the native plants flourish. Many people a

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