October 2018
Invasive Species Network News

 

In this month's issue you will find information on woody invasive treatment methods and learn more about what a local Manistee County township is doing toward invasive species removal. 

Remember to check out events listed on ISN's event page as well as our partner events.

As always, please contact ISN if you have any questions regarding identification, treatment, or upcoming events. You can also report plant sightings to the  Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN).

Yours in Conservation,

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November 
ISN Partner Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 1-4pm
Where: Boardman River Nature Center
We will be eating lunch around noon so feel free to bring a lunch and join us.

For more information on all ISN and partner-hosted events, including how to RSVP,  please visit our website .

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Woody Invasive Control Methods 

As we come into fall through winter, it's a great time to control woody invasives such as autumn olive, buckthorn, Japanese barberry, black locust, and more. 

Our preferred methods include cut-stump, frill/hack-and-squirt, and non-chemical options. Check out ISN's pdf guide for a full description of each of these control methods. 

Rebecca Koteskey and Fields Ratliff of ISN conducting cut-stump method on Japanese Barberry

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Magoon Creek Woody Invasive Work

Filer Township in Manistee County is stepping up even further in the fight against invasive species. 

Township officials are working on managing invasive species at Magoon Creek Nature Area. Every spring, ISN hosts a workbee at Magoon Creek to manage garlic mustard, but this year the township is also working toward managing other invasive species. Invasive ornamentals and woody shrubs like Autumn olive are being targeted with hopes to dive into additional control of high-priority species such as Japanese barberry and oriental bittersweet. 

ISN's Habitat Management Specialist, Fields Ratliff, joined township employees on October 9th to offer assistance by training employees on ID and best management practices.

Township employees, Steve Carey, Terry Walker, and John Haner working on woody invasive species removal at Magoon Creek

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For many people, a garden's purpose begins and ends with beauty. However, we believe it is possible to create beautiful spaces that transcend beauty alone. Did you know that many of the plants that are most invasive in local natural areas originally arrived as ornamental garden plants? You can prevent the introduction and spread of invasives by purchasing plants at local nurseries and through landscapers that have committed to not selling high-threat invasive ornamental plants. Additionally, commit to not using invasives in your own landscape. Let's make Northwest Michigan an example of natural beauty, wildlife habitat, healthy waters, and bountiful gardens that inspires across the state of Michigan... and beyond!

We invite all nurseries, landscapers, businesses, organizations, and concerned landowners that are located in Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties to participate in Go Beyond Beauty .
  Contact us  or  visit our website  for details.

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