Posts Tagged ‘Invasive Species Management’
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week
This week, we celebrate one of the most important holidays in the history of our country. Fireworks will fill the skies, drinks will be ice cold, and backyard grills will be fired up as people celebrate the red, white, and blue. However, this week also marks an important week for invasive species. June 30 –…
Read MoreHabitat Tip: Don’t Move Firewood
Now that it’s officially summertime and warmer weather is upon us, camping season in Michigan is in full swing! Camping is a very popular pastime for all Michiganders, and for good reason. From the thick forests and tall waterfalls of the Upper Peninsula to the setting sun on Lake Michigan after a long day on…
Read MoreInvasive Species in Michigan: Narrowing Down the Science
Michigan is home to many different types of ecosystems that support a wide variety of plant and animal species. From the hardwood swamps found in southern Michigan to the cliffs and granite bedrock found in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan’s diversity is what makes it such a beautiful place to live. However, the native species found…
Read MorePrevent Oak Wilt by Pruning Oak Trees in the Winter
Oak wilt is a fungal disease that is carried to oak trees by small beetles that feed on the sap produced from fresh wounds to the tree (i.e. pruning, storm damage). The spores of the fungus then move through the vascular system of the infected tree, which is responsible for transporting water throughout the tree.…
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