Invasive species are unwanted plants or animals that can easily invade your woods, and outcompete and displace native species. Over time, they can significantly change your land and reduce your …

Jul 11, 2024 · Dealing with invasive species on your property is never easy. Check out this article to learn the latest about invasive plants and what you can do to control them.

How does it spread? Many bird species eat the buckthorn fruits and deposit the seeds throughout the woods and beyond. How do I control it? Herbicides are the best means to control buckthorn and one …

Why is garlic mustard a problem? Garlic mustard grows well in cool temperatures, so it’s actively growing before many native plants wake up in spring. It also forms dense stands, […]

The berries turn red as they ripen. Like many other invasive species, honeysuckle develops new leaves early in spring and holds onto them late into the fall. This shrub can prevent light from reaching …

Oak wilt is capable of spreading quickly through oak woodlands and killing any oak species of any age – including the several-hundred-year-old oaks you cherish. An oak wilt outbreak in a high-quality …

Dec 12, 2024 · Invasive Black Locust Decrease Invasive Plants All of Wisconsin’s habitats are threatened by invasive species that outcompete valuable native vegetation, and they reduce the vital …

Mar 1, 2023 · The information was reviewed by a number of invasive plant experts, including the Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Endangered Resources and the UW-Madison Arboretum. This guide …

Jan 8, 2025 · Jim and Angela worked with the WDNR Forester Adam Zirbel, who identified invasive species and provided management information for their sugar bush. “Adam really helped us,” said …

Invasive Plants are non-native species that become established in natural plant communities and wild areas and replace native vegetation and cause ecological harm