Conservation Corner Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at...
Invasive Species
Non-Native Invasive Species in Forest County
TERRESTRIAL:
- Purple Loosestrife
- Garlic Mustard
- Wild Parsnip
- Common Tansy
- Buckthorn
- Japanese Knotweed
- Spotted Knapweed
- Reed Canary Grass
- Phragmites
- Japanese barberry
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Earthworms
- Jumping Worms
AQUATIC (AIS):
- Eurasian Milfoil
- Yellow Floating Heart
- Curly Leaf Pondweed
- Rusty Crayfish
- Zebra Mussels
- Spiny Water Flea
Golden Rod
Conservation Corner Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at...
Blue-Green Algae
Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at . My...
Spotted Lanternfly Alert
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species native to Asia. In 2014 it was found in Pennsylvania and has since spread to multiple counties which are now quarantined. If you see a spotted lanternfly, kill it, squash it, smash it...just get rid of it. In the fall,...
European Frog-bit
Earlier this summer, botanists discovered a population of the wetland invasive plant European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus‐ranae) in Oconto County. This is the first time this species, which is widespread along the coastal areas of lakes Erie and Huron up to the...
Purple Loosestrife control
This week we finished mapping the county roads for Wild Parsnip and Purple Loosestrife locations. We noted that the Wild Parsnip has bolted (flowered and gone to seed) and is pretty much done causing problems for the year. Next spring, we will begin...
Wisconsin Caterpillars
Every summer at my household, my wife collects milkweed and monarch butterfly eggs. She’ll put the milkweed and eggs in a large terrarium and then has her daycare monitor their growth and transformation from caterpillars to butterflies. She usually is able...
Oak Wilt Disease
Tips for helping to prevent oak wilt disease It’s best to avoid cutting, pruning or damaging oak trees this time of year to prevent the spread of oak wilt disease. Oaks are most vulnerable to the disease during the growing season, especially from April 1 to July 15....
Keep Aquatic Invasive Species out of the lakes
As the last of the ice is finally gone, many people look forward to getting their boats back in the water. This also means groups will once again head to boat launches in an effort to keep Aquatic Invasive Species [AIS] out of the lakes. AIS can be determinantal to...
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Dunn, Florence, Oconto, Pepin, Price, and Shawano Counties
The Emerald Ash Borer isn’t in Forest County yet, but they’re getting closer. As you head out to cut your winter firewood please pay attention to these invasive beetles. In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department...