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PLEASE NOTE: Our office follows the MDHHS "Pause" policy until Jan 15th

Leelanau Landowners: Be On The Lookout...

12/13/2020

 
Invasive Species Network Event
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Webinar - More Information
When: Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 6pm
Where: Virtual - via Zoom
Please register for this event to receive access to the Zoom platform
REGISTER FOR HWA ZOOM EVENT
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Leelanau Ticker:
Leelanau Landowners: Be On The Lookout For New Invasive Species
By Emily Tyra | Dec. 11, 2020

The NW Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN) is currently working to assemble a list of properties in Leelanau County — as well as in Benzie, Grand Traverse and Manistee  — facing a higher risk of the new invasive species hemlock woolly adelgid.

“It’s an invasive forest pest that was discovered very close to the counties we work in,” Grand Traverse Conservation District Outreach Specialist, Emily Cook tells the Leelanau Ticker. “Our organization, along with regional partners, like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, are doing winter surveys to try and identify if hemlock woolly adelgid has moved even further north. Our goal at this point is to try and get folks aware of the risk and potential impact.”  
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She says most residents of northern Michigan are familiar with emerald ash borer — an invasive insect whose arrival in our state resulted in the widespread die-off of millions of ash trees. “Unfortunately, another invasive species is knocking at our front door, this time targeting a critical habitat species — our hemlocks.”

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Biochar virtual workshop

12/8/2020

 
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Leelanau Ticker: Biochar Article
Celebrate National Biochar Week by joining us for a free Zoom presentation all about biochar on Thursday, December 10 at 7:00pm!

During this interactive presentation, we will discuss what biochar is, how it's made, the benefits of utilizing biochar, biochar's carbon sequestration potential, and more! Registration is required so sign up today!

​REGISTER: https://gtcd.wufoo.com/forms/mchq39h1ysdnsz/
A Zoom link to join the presentation will be sent to you via email the day of the event.

Wild Roots: tree seedling partnership

12/5/2020

 
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ORDER HERE
Hunting for a deal that will benefit the planet? We've got you covered! Native seedling packages through our partnership with Conservation Resource Alliance's Wild Roots initiative are available today at www.rivercare.org/wildroots.

Wild Roots is a pilot program that aims to improve the health and diversity of northern Michigan's forests by providing landowners with native seedlings at a heavy discount. Bundles of 40 trees and shrubs are available for just $12!


This year, the CRA is happy to partner with:
Benzie Conservation District
Grand Traverse Conservation District
Manistee Conservation District
Mason-Lake Conservation District
Leelanau Conservation District

Wild Roots is made possible by the support of generous donors, including Consumers Energy,
U.S. Forest Service Huron-Manistee NFs, ITC Holdings Corp., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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8527 E Government Center Drive
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231.256.9783
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  • HOME
    • About
    • Board & Staff
    • Contact Us
  • plat book
  • programs & services
    • Forestry Assistance Program >
      • Assisted Tree Range Expansion Project
      • Forestry Assistance
      • Forest Pest Alerts
      • Forestry Referrals
      • Foresters Serving Leelanau County
      • Qualified Forest Program
      • Timber Sale Assistance
      • Forestry Events
    • Invasive Species Network
    • No-Till Planter
    • Hunting Access Program
    • Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
    • Natural Resources Conservation Service
    • Produce Safety Program
  • PRODUCTS & ORDER FORM
  • Soil Erosion Permits
    • Soil Erosion Application Packet
    • Waiver Application Form
    • Critical Dunes Permits
    • Soil Erosion Ordinance
    • Leelanau County Sensitive Area Proximity Map II
    • ALL FORMS