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. 

  • More information on cleaning your boat

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.

Images by SBCISMA and wix.com

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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Oak wilt pressure pad, before and after being cut open.