Invasive species are one of the least understood impacts in today's land use strategies. From wilderness to hay field, even flower gardens... Invasive species are an ever growing cost and concern. Prior to working in this field, I have groomed and maintained ski slopes, coached athletics, operated heavy equipment, poured concrete, and worked in worm's corner on an oil rig. I enjoy backpacking, hunting, fishing, teaching, horse packing, photography, brewing beer, and writing poetry... We live in one of the last "best places" and we need to remember that, when making land use decisions..