Rep. Kenneth Volkow warns invasive plants are raising wildfire risk, points to drone mapping and targeted treatment State Rep. Kenneth Volkow (D17) told the rural economic development committee that invasive species—particularly buffalo grass and "stinknet"—are transforming the Sonoran Desert into continuous fuel beds, increasing fire risk and insurance impacts; he urged expanded mapping, volunteer removal and pilot drone-based targeted herbicide treatment.

Invasive plants like buffalo grass and "stinknet" are turning the Sonoran Desert into a wildfire tinderbox, raising urgent concerns for local communities and insurance rates.

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