Monthly webinar series takes an in-depth look at actions taking place to prevent the introduction and spread of invasives.





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NotMISpecies Webinar Series

Invasive species pose a threat to Michigan?s environment, economy, and sometimes even human health. What is at stake? What is being done? This webinar series [ [link removed] ]?explores how agencies, universities, and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan?s natural resources through the Michigan Invasive Species Program. If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join us as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species.?A question-and-answer period will follow each presentation.?Recorded versions of all previous NotMISpecies webinars [ [link removed] ] are available at Michigan.gov/EGLE/Outreach [ [link removed] ] under ?Featured Webinar Series.?

Upcoming webinars in the series

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October 3,?***9:00 - 10:00 AM
**Where the Sidewalk Ends: Choosing Resilient Trees for Tomorrow?s Urban Environments* [ [link removed] ]*
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Ash, elm and chestnut trees once were as common in cities as the streets that bear their names. Our canopy today is much less diverse due to insects, disease, invasive species and poor species selection. Lawrence Sobson, DNR urban forester and partnership coordinator, will share examples of ideal tree species, how to assess urban sites and provide the information you need ensure the trees you choose can live for the next 100 years.

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November 7,?***9:00 - 10:00 AM
**Must You Find Another Shrubbery? Understanding the Impacts of Invasive Box Tree Moth in Michigan* [ [link removed] ]*
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Box tree moth ("Cydalima perspectalis") was first detected in Michigan in fall 2022. This invasive pest, native to East Asia, poses a major threat to the boxwood plant, an ornamental shrub that is a valuable part of the U.S. (and Michigan) nursery and horticultural industry. Join Susie Iott, MDARD invasive species program specialist, to learn more about identification, impacts and the state?s response to limit the spread of this invasive pest.

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Joel Roseberry:[email protected] <[email protected]>
Alana Berthold:[email protected]

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