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January 2, 2017

INVASIVE SPECIES ...

Bugs butcher America's forests

An expanding army of insects are draining the life out of forests across the U.S.

January 9, 2017

Oakland County Parks manages previously treated invasive phragmites with a winter cutting. (Photo by: Erin Lavender, Oakland County Parks)

INVASIVE SPECIES ...

Battling invasive species

Keep invasive species like phragmites, Japanese knotweed and others in check

January 9, 2017

INVASIVE CONCERNS ...

Ecological invasion mimics drunken walk

Spread of an invasive species is one example of ecological invasion

January 18, 2017

INVASIVE SPECIES ...

New group to fight invasive species

DNR awards invasive species funding to Van Buren Conservation District

January 26, 2017

INVASIVE SPECIES ...

Invasive Plant Management Certification

UMass course tackles unique challenges of managing invasive plants

February 2, 2017

FERAL PROBLEM ...

Link between feral pigs, vampire bats

Growth in populations threatens livestock herds and the environment

February 14, 2017

INVASIVE SPECIES ...

EAB in Jackson, Clayton Counties

Tree-killing pest spreads to forty-one Iowa counties

February 16, 2017

INVASIVE BATTLES ...

Invasive Plant Management Certification

Attendees will learn to meet unique challenges of managing invasive plants

February 19, 2017

Swallow-wort is poisonous to monarch butterflies, which are attracted to the vine because of its distinctive seed pods. (Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org)

INVASIVE VINE ...

Swallow-wort threaten monarchs

Swallow-wort reported in SW Mich. since 2012 still being found in new areas

February 20, 2017

INVASIVE MANAGEMENT ...

Workshop examines invasive species

Learn to identify & control everything from cogongrass to feral hogs