What do you do when an invasive species thrives in a new place

What do you do when an invasive species thrives in a new place while it’s near extinction in its native home?

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This attractive plant is not found in Wisconsin, and until the last few decades, was not found anywhere in North America. It is native to Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe, but it is extinct in many of those original locations due to habitat destruction.

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Field Notes: Harvesting Ginseng

One of the crops most iconic to our area is ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Marathon County, just south of Lincoln County is the center of ginseng farming, not just in Wisconsin but it is recognized as the largest source and the best quality of ginseng in the world.

Published 09/10/24

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Field Notes: Thermally Modified Wood

In this month's installment of Field Notes, Scott Bowe of Kemp Station discusses thermally modified wood, a chemical free way to preserve wood for outdoor use.

Published 08/13/24