Division of Forestry Strategic Direction
Statewide Forest Strategy 2010
Statewide Forest Assessment 2010
Forest Sustainability Framework
Statewide Forest Plan 2004
D4. Issue: Exotic species threaten urban forests.
Comment #: 1
There are excellent chemicals for this as any Christmas Tree grower knows. Why not use these?
Comment #: 2
Lets get the word out about purple loostrife while we're at it.
Comment #: 3
Spraying is not the answer. We cannot stop the spread of invading species, just as we cannot stop the dying off of aspen and birch. Perhaps these are natural phenomena and cannot possibly be managed. If the alternative is cancer causing bug spray, then let the gypsy moths in! There may not be solutions or answers to all problems!
Comment #: 4
Education is important.
Comment #: 5
Gypsy moth may be the biggest threat to Wisconsin forests statewide
Comment #: 6
Same as D2 & 3
Comment #: 7
Buckthorn, purple loosestrife . .
Comment #: 8
Especially stray cats!
Comment #: 9
It's going to be difficult to develop much concern for the poor urbanity whose only butternut tree up and dies. With the maple blight in the 60's and 70's, the dutch elm in the 70's and 80's, now the gypsy moth in tahe 90's and 01 most people say "what else is new?"
Comment #: 10
A statewide plan, and many put behind educating the public, and remedies available at low cost - standardized, effective remedies - volunteers can help on public lands, but money is needed to staff and maintain what volunteers conat. Lots of media involvement needed here.
Comment #: 11
When you have plant non native or exotic species we must expect the special problems we bring in.
Comment #: 12
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Comment #: 13
With the majority of WI residents living in and around urban areas, public pressure to properly manage our urban forest is increasing. Gypsy moth threatens to become the most destructive forest pest in history and programs should be initiated to lost share and educate residents about Gypsy moth. I truley believe that the general public does not realize the destructive potential of this pest.3
Comment #: 14
Aquatic exotic species can be and are equally destructive and threatening
Comment #: 15
It is well known that urban centers actually have a higher species diversity than the adjacent rural areas. Species diversity is often correlated with poor soil conditions rather than rich soil as would be assumed . . . A mineral analysis of garlic mustard plants I had done showed a strong similarity to corn, which is also similar to oak.
Comment #: 16
In Florida, where we own property, we see firsthand the destructive effects of the Kudzu vine; the malelence tree and the pepper trees! - all invasive, exotic species taking a terrible face on the natural species! Again education could go a long way!
Comment #: 17
Or grown by state nurseries and sold by the thousand to landowners (perhaps sold under cost) ie Elaeagnus Umbellata Autumn Olive as was the case not too many years ago. I am in the traditional horticulture industry and I am an ecological preservationist. I have much to say on this issue.
Comment #: 18
This has to be a non-issue in the overall forest consideration.
Comment #: 19
So far as exotic plants are concerned may be state laws should ban them and provide penalties for violation. We don't need them. There are plenty native and non intrusive plants. We should continue to have programs to control insects and disease such as the Gypsy Moth.
Comment #: 20
neglect will only lead to a problem, possibly insurmountable
Comment #: 21
See A8
Comment #: 22
Don't see it as a statewide plan issue
Comment #: 23
and ladybugs
Comment #: 24
Limit or eliminate.
Comment #: 25
Education is the key. I see the only hope is a slow down. Generally, people don't stop, look and listen. Too many are individualists doing their own thing.
Comment #: 26
If there is a forest in a city, it must be contain species tough enough to withstands all threats.
Comment #: 27
Bot invasive, exotic species and urbanites seem to be a threat to natural areas. Some urbanites want to learn but often don't seem to realize that the scale exceeds a specific natural area and includes their own cancerous nest.
Comment #: 28
Work with other organizations in educating the public.
Comment #: 29
Are they a threat only to urban forests (so called)? I'm not sure.
Comment #: 30
So who is paying for the gypsy moth control? The urban forest ownes and users? The last I heard it was the Christmas Tree Growers.
Comment #: 31
This includes those species introduced by the DNR itself. Just being a college man does not mean you have common sense or experience. Why not discuss this issue with people who experience this problem. Such as prickly ash, autumn aline and rose multiflora.
Comment #: 32
Curtail nursuries introduction of exotics
Comment #: 33
Not aware that this is a significant problem. Many of our problem plants and practices have been introduced by UW/etc.
Comment #: 34
Big issuge!
Comment #: 35
You make sweeping generalizations about people and their attitudes without foundation
Comment #: 36
Buckthorn, Japanese honey suckle - Ban them! (some progressive states already do this!!)
Comment #: 37
i.e. buckthorn
Comment #: 38
There are other species like buckthorn.
Comment #: 39
Exotic species need to be controlled more strictly.
Comment #: 40
Do your homework first!
Comment #: 41
Again and again education is the key. If good environmental reasons are proven and given, most people will understand.
Comment #: 42
Use of exotic species should be limited or eliminated.
Comment #: 43
No different from rural areas in general, although public reaction to pest control may be louder and more negative. Just part of the state and national 'plan' for a global economy -
Comment #: 44
Another negative byproduct of population growth and development. Unfortunately, it will only get worse as natural ecosystems are weakened. What is ironic is that the people affected are complaining about exotic species, but gave it no thought when the developed, consumed, or altered the natural environment.
Comment #: 45
Try to find solutions that work, if possible. Grow the good - strong natural/historic/ecosystem biodiversity while trying to minimize damage by exotics. Though exotics are likely have to stay, and so it seems better to cope with them than to try and eradicate them. See also my comment E2.
Comment #: 46
This is not unique to forestry concerns. Exotic animals, birds, insects, reptiles, even microbes are being moved around with little control. We rely on the resilience and protection of natural ?, even as we push them further and further away.
Comment #: 47
Hopefully the biological agents recently approved for ? will help - otherwise it's a losing battle.
Comment #: 48
Only inasmuch as it affects state and national forests.
Comment #: 49
Where in danger of spread beyond the urban forest.
Comment #: 50
Education.
Comment #: 51
Urban forests may become a focal point in a conflict between the traditional horticultural industry and ecological preservationists.
Comment #: 52
Threaten everything.
Comment #: 53
Can the public become more educated and involved?
Comment #: 54
Too late to fix in southern half of Wisconsin
Comment #: 55
Community involvement and education help.
Comment #: 56
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Comment #: 57
people that have exotic species should be responsible for the trouble they cause
Comment #: 58
Destroy all exotic species - let nature take its course.
Comment #: 59
so can you stop the gypsy moth? No - no- no. What exotic species (trees) affect blitted, crime affected areas. None - none - noe. How about school sponsered conservation week and conservation plots thru-out urban areas tended by the youth - a win win approach.
Comment #: 60
Exotic species should be controlled.
Comment #: 61
Same as D3
Comment #: 62
More buckthorn and purple loosestrife were spread by your grandma than will ever by spread by your kids.
Comment #: 63
This problem is sever and cannot be overstated.
Comment #: 64
Reduce imports of all products where there is danger of exotic species or plants.
Comment #: 65
Need more funding for nonspray alternatives for control.
Comment #: 66
Same answer as to D3.
Comment #: 67
We need to stop or at a very minimum limit the introduction of invasive/exotic species INCLUDING ornamentals which people use to "beautify" their properties. These species present a threat to all forst and the indigenous species which inhabit or natural forests.
Comment #: 68
Stop exotic species at all costs.
Comment #: 69
Anyone who plants a shrub that spreads should be made to pay for the control fo the weed.
Comment #: 70
Education
Comment #: 71
Let the cities decide what THEY want to do. How many milions of $ have been spent on trying to stop the westward march of the gypsy moth? And the westward march continues - what a waste of my tax $. Why can't you just accept the fact the westward march is going to continue no matter what you do.
Comment #: 72
Education will help here. Especially when a farmer is interested in what types of trees they are growing for harvest.
Comment #: 73
The danger of introducing foreign pests, disease and plants should be brought to the publics attention.
Comment #: 74
Deal with exotics staewide not separately in rural and urban areas. You had a previous issue that dealt with exotics.
Comment #: 75
We need to be careful about non-nature threatening species.
Comment #: 76
Threaten rural forests, too.
Comment #: 77
Very true.
Comment #: 78
I agree that control measures can be controversial, but my feelings right now are many of the exotic pest problems we have been experincing on state lands started in the urban areas. I guess the urban population needs to figure out what type of "forest" they want.
Comment #: 79
Again EDUCATION. Urban folks take their non-native species with them when they move to the country. Both plants and animals.
Comment #: 80
Agree only to the extent that urban areas are the likely sources of exotics that will impacts non-urban forests.
Comment #: 81
The best way to help the exotics situation is to try to get ahead of it. For some species it is too late, but you still have to fight the fight, even if only a localized squirmishes. We desparately need to get the word out about exotics and their control and spread and etc.
So, once again education and outreach need to address this issue.
THe integrity and future of all the forests of Wisconsin will benefit from an aggressive prevention program, as aggressive and fecund as the exotic pests that are threatening.
Comment #: 82
Educate
Comment #: 83
Alot of our exotic species problems are because of urban decissions and demands.
Comment #: 84
It might also be added that urban forests might be reservoirs for continued incursion of pests and disease into the rural landscape. Presumably these urban trees are under more stress and so they should be more likely to sucumb to diseases and pests.
Comment #: 85
This would be hard to manage.
Comment #: 86
This would be hard to manage.
Comment #: 87
These issues may be controversial, but in the end the issue at hand is going to effect all of us.
Comment #: 88
These issues may be controversial, but in the end the issue at hand is going to effect all of us.
Comment #: 89
As stated before concerning exotics. They are bad and should be avoided.
Comment #: 90
People need to be made aware of the wonderful natural native plants etc, that are available for them to use.
Comment #: 91
Again, solved at the local level.
Comment #: 92
Of course these exotics etc. must be considered in a plan for the state.
Comment #: 93
This seems to be an issue better resolved at the local level.
Comment #: 94
Addressed earlier.
Comment #: 95
Science should prevail. Healthy trees will win. Mother nature tends to balance everything eventually. Invasive exotics can be banned or taxed excessively.
Comment #: 96
Educate gardeners, nurseries, and horticulturists and impose regulations...
Comment #: 97
They should be removed but we should not just jump into it causing a harmful affect to a native species.
Comment #: 98
See earlier comments
Comment #: 99
How controversial can dead trees be in a city full of dieing people?
Local issue again.
Comment #: 100
Didn't Soil Conservation Service introduce buckthorn in dust bowl era - so lets blame farmers too! Urban parks are low on the totem pole for maintenance funding (except for the soccer fields) - so it's basically a reordering of priorities issue - and an educational issue for residents, contractors, and municipal managers.
BTk couldn't be much safer -Copy of 5 volumn EIS should be in every county library. Gypsy Moth coordinator doing great job to make it easier for municipalites to spray.
Comment #: 101
Didn't Soil Conservation Service introduce buckthorn in dust bowl era - so lets blame farmers too! Urban parks are low on the totem pole for maintenance funding (except for the soccer fields) - so it's basically a reordering of priorities issue - and an educational issue for residents, contractors, and municipal managers.
BTk couldn't be much safer -Copy of 5 volumn EIS should be in every county library. Gypsy Moth coordinator doing great job to make it easier for municipalites to spray.
Comment #: 102
Didn't Soil Conservation Service introduce buckthorn in dust bowl era - so lets blame farmers too! Urban parks are low on the totem pole for maintenance funding (except for the soccer fields) - so it's basically a reordering of priorities issue - and an educational issue for residents, contractors, and municipal managers.
BTk couldn't be much safer -Copy of 5 volumn EIS should be in every county library. Gypsy Moth coordinator doing great job to make it easier for municipalites to spray.
Comment #: 103
Exotics are a big problem that the green industry helps perpetuate. The use of exotic species is promoted because most green industry growers/horticulturalists are not conscious of the impacts they make on the environment.
Comment #: 104
get them out of our forests
Comment #: 105
Very much. All these exotic nusincese are hurting the trees and plants
Comment #: 106
People bring non native animals into the forest not knowing how they will react to that environment.
Comment #: 107
People bring non native animals into the forest not knowing how they will react to that environment.
Comment #: 108
Education, education, education, and more education
Comment #: 109
Focus on rural forests
Comment #: 110
Focus on rural forests
Comment #: 111
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Comment #: 112
Keep the exotic species in controled areas
Comment #: 113
Let the communities deal with this.
Comment #: 114
Absolutely necessary for proper management. Seeking alternate treatments extremely important.
Comment #: 115
AGAIN, where is there any acknowledgement of the BUCKTHORN problem in all of this ???
Comment #: 116
The asian long horn is also a good example because of tree removal near infestation sites.
Last Revised: Monday July 30 2007
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