Other Forest Invaders

Aside from the Eyes on the Forest program’s three featured exotic invasives, many others can be found lurking in Michigan’s forests:

Emerald Ash Borer Emerald ash borer
Gypsy Moth Gypsy moth
Sirex woodwasp Sirex woodwasp
Beech bark disease Beech bark disease
Oak wilt Oak wilt
Dutch elm disease Dutch elm disease
White pine blister rust White pine blister rust
Garlic mustard Garlic mustard

For more information highlighting forest health in Michigan, go to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Forest Health Highlights.

 

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