Exotic and Invasive Species
Annual Publications
Each year we evaluate past treatment sites, review current best practices, and adapt our treatment methods for today’s conditions.
- Non-Native Invasive Species List: categorizes non-native invasive species by prevalence and threat based on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Invasive Species Rule - NR 40
- New Invaders Newsletter: describes analysis and proposed treatment of non-native plant sites.
Web Mapping Application
The map below shows the known locations of invasive plants discovered on or near the Forest.
Partners
- Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area
- Upper Chippewa Invasive Species Coalition
- Timberland Invasive Partnership
- Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition
- Wisconsin Headwaters Invasive Partnership
Invasive Plant Control Project
In 2005, we implemented a forest-wide management program to prevent the further spread of non-native invasive species into local ecosystems.
- 2005 Chequamegon-Nicolet Invasive Plant Control Project
- 2007 Supplement to the Non-Native Invasive Plant Environmental Assessment
- 2009 Supplement to the Non-Native Invasive Plant Environmental Assessment
- 2011 Supplement to the Non-Native Invasive Plant Environmental Assessment
- 2014 Administrative Change to the 2005 Chequamegon-Nicolet Invasive Plant Control Project
Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas
CISMAs are Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas, also known as CWMAs, Cooperative Weed Management Areas. They first became prevalent in the western US, but over the past decade have become more widespread in the eastern states, including the Midwest. Sometimes called Coalitions, Partnerships, or Councils, CISMAs are formed to collectively combat the problem of invasive species spreading across the landscape. They can vary greatly in their geographic range, activity level, and focus, and are usually comprised of representatives from various governmental agencies, non-profits, and concerned citizens or citizen groups. They might cover a single county or extend over multiple counties.
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is a major partner in five cooperatives, assisting with the effort to control invasive species throughout northern Wisconsin. You can find more information on these CISMA’s here: