Identification, Treatment, and Management
What is and Invasive Species?According to the State of Michigan an invasive species is one that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to Michigan's economy, environment, or human health.
A request for treatment is available through our partners at West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. Link to online treatment form: https://wmconservation.net/request-for-treatment/ Online Resources for invasive species identification, treatment, and management:
West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (WestMiCISMA): https://ottawacd.org/wmcisma-3/ Michigan Invasive Species Program (MIPP): https://www.michigan.gov/invasives Land Conservancy of West Michigan: https://naturenearby.org/ MSU Extension Invasive Species: https://www.canr.msu.edu/invasive_species/ Michigan Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN): http://www.misin.msu.edu/ MIPN (Midwest Invasive Plant Network): http://www.mipn.org/ Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership: https://muskegonlake.org/.../invasive-plants-treatment-old/ |
"Many non-native species in Michigan, including fruits, vegetables, field crops, livestock and domestic animals, are important to our economy and lifestyle. Most non-native species are not harmful and may provide economic benefits. Invasive species cause harm when they out-compete native species by reproducing and spreading rapidly in areas where they have no natural predators and change the balance of the ecosystems we rely on." |
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Newaygo Conservation District (NCD) is an independent unit of state government which has a philosophy and commitment to the stewardship and conservation of the environment. The NCD consults with landowners to educate them in the planning and use of their land. All programs and services are available without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, family status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, because of all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 225-3072
Newaygo Conservation District (NCD) is an independent unit of state government which has a philosophy and commitment to the stewardship and conservation of the environment. The NCD consults with landowners to educate them in the planning and use of their land. All programs and services are available without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, family status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, because of all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.