by Steve Kircher | Dec 11, 2023 | Conservation Corner, Invasive Species
Our neighbors to the East in Michigan have reported an outbreak of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. These insects are considered invasive because they are not native to the state and can cause significant harm to Michigan’s estimated 170 million hemlock trees. As they feed,...
by Steve Kircher | Dec 4, 2023 | Conservation Corner, Invasive Species
In previous articles, I talked about the Japanese beetle, an exotic invasive that is eating gardens across the Northwoods. Of course, there are many more exotic invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin including the Eurasian Watermilfoil, Common Buckthorn, Garlic...
by Steve Kircher | Nov 27, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Oak trees are not only majestic additions to landscapes but also play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity. However, these iconic trees face a significant threat known as oak wilt, a deadly disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum. Once infected, the...
by Steve Kircher | Nov 20, 2023 | Conservation Corner
I recently read an article in Field Notes, newsletter of the Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study. In the article, researchers continue to look for ways that CWD spreads through a population. Dr. Inzalaco, at UW-Madison realized that one of the most common...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Nov 10, 2023 | Conservation Corner
According to a new study I read, extreme weather might be wreaking havoc across the globe, but some non-native plants and animals could be benefiting from the disasters, adding risk to already threatened local species. Researchers have found Invasive species often...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Nov 3, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Every year, thousands of hunters take to the woods and fields, hoping to fill their tags with the trophy buck or wild turkey they’ve been dreaming of. However, a successful hunting season in Wisconsin isn’t just about bringing home game; it’s also...
