Forest Health and Invasive Species

• MN DNR Forest Health

  • https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/forest_health/index.html

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• Oak Wilt

  • Oak wilt was found in Crow Wing County for the first time in 2021. Funds are available to assist landowners with oak wilt treatment.

  • To prevent infection, avoid damaging or pruning oaks from April – July.

  • If you suspect your tree has oak wilt, contact your local DNR forestry office. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/contact/locator.html?unit=FOR

  • https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/forest_health/oakwilt/index.html

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• What’s wrong with my plant? - University of Minnesota

  • Deciduous Trees and Shrubs (non-evergreen)

    • https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/

  • Coniferous Trees and Shrubs (evergreens)

    • https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/evergreen/

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• Invasive Species

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Invasive species are species that are not natives to Minnesota and can negatively impact Minnesota’s environment and economy. Crow Wing SWCD has funds available to assist landowners with control and removal of invasive species. (Link to Forestry Cost Share page)

Invasive plants and animals can disrupt native landscapes like prairies, wetlands, and forests. They also negatively impact timber and agriculture economies and can be harmful to our health. Learn more about the invasive species are threatening Minnesota and what you can do to help by visiting the resources on this page.

• Invasive Terrestrial Animals

  • https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/index.html

• Invasive Terrestrial Plants

  • https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialplants/index.html

• EDDMapS Invasive Species Reporting

  • https://www.eddmaps.org/midwest/

• Buckthorn

  • https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialplants/woody/buckthorn/index.html

  • https://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/goats-take-a-bite-out-of-brainerd-park-invasive-species