Prevent the spread

RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS

You can stop the spread of invasive species with a few easy tips

CLEANING PRACTICES

GARDENING PRACTICES

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Oak Wilt

BOOT BRUSH SIGN STATIONS

Do you know of a park or popular hiking trail that could use a boot brush station like this one? Let us know by filling out the form to the right and we'll get to work on seeing if once can be installed!

PRUNING PRACTICES

Helpful Resources:

RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS

You can stop the spread of invasive species with a few easy tips

CLEANING PRACTICES

Brush off shoes before exiting a location

Do this with a boot scrubbing brush (pictured) or a simple cleaning brush

Clean off tools and equipment before exiting a location. These things include items such as shovels, clippers, tractors, bikes, ORVs or boats.

GARDENING PRACTICES

Choose plants that are native and promote native species, such as butterflies.

Be aware of plants that are advertised as "fast-growing," "predator free," or "insect resistant." These plants can have adverse effects on native plants, animals and insects.

Do not dump yard waste in natural areas; this can spread unwanted seeds from your yard into natural areas.

BOOT BRUSH SIGN STATIONS

Boot Brush Station Request Form

PRUNING PRACTICES

DO NOT prune oak trees between April 15th and July 15th.

If you must prune an oak tree in this time frame, or if the tree is wounded, paint the wound with latex paint.

DO NOT move fire wood

Helpful Resources:

DNR Combatting Oak Wilt

DNR Oak Wilt

Michigan Oak Wilt Coalition

RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS

You can stop the spread of invasive species with a few easy tips​​

CLEANING PRACTICES

Brush off shoes before exiting a location

Do this with a boot scrubbing brush (pictured) or a simple cleaning brush​

Clean off tools and equipment before exiting a location. These things include items such as shovels, clippers, tractors, bikes, ORVs or boats.

GARDENING PRACTICES

Choose plants that are native and promote native species, such as butterflies​.

Be aware of plants that are advertised as "fast-growing," "predator free," or "insect resistant." These plants can have adverse effects on native plants, animals and insects.

Do not dump yard waste in natural areas; this can spread unwanted seeds from your yard into natural areas.

BOOT BRUSH SIGN STATIONS

Boot Brush Station Request Form

PRUNING PRACTICES

DO NOT prune oak trees between April 15th and July 15th.

If you must prune an oak tree in this time frame, or if the tree is wounded, paint the wound with latex paint.​

DO NOT move fire wood

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Helpful Resources:

DNR Combatting Oak Wilt

DNR Oak Wilt

Michigan Oak Wilt Coalition

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You can stop the spread of invasive species with a few easy tips

Do this with a boot scrubbing brush (pictured) or a simple cleaning brush

Choose plants that are native and promote native species, such as butterflies.

If you must prune an oak tree in this time frame, or if the tree is wounded, paint the wound with latex paint.