| About Us |  |
| Oregon Department of Agriculture, Plant Division, Noxious Weed Control Program | |
| Mission Statement | |
| To protect Oregon´s agricultural industry and natural resources from the invasion and proliferation of exotic noxious weeds. Tim Butler, Program Manager | |
| Organization | |
| Annual Performance Measures The Noxious Weed Control Program exist within the Plant Division of the Department of Agriculture. The program operates to fulfill part of the Department’s mission to protect Oregon’s agricultural industry and natural resources by preventing and limiting the spread and impact of invasive exotic plant species (noxious weeds) which displace and compete with native and desirable domestic plant species. These invasive plants affect all Oregonians directly or indirectly through impacts on agricultural and forest economies and on other resources such as fish, wildlife, recreation and overall watershed health. | |
| Programs | |
| Insect Pest Prevention and Management Program Native Plant Conservation Nursery and Christmas Tree Program Plant Health Program (This program is now a part of Commodity Inspection Dvision) | |
