Keeping tabs on the latest invasive species in our region is critical to implementing successful management strategies, such as Early Detection and Rapid Response. This presentation will cover emerging invasive species based on several sources of information, including land managers, surveys, citizen science, and expert opinions. Species covered will include some new-to-Illinois in recent years and some species actively spreading from one region to another where they will be new invaders. Examples include Amur maple, wineberry, chaff flower, stiltgrass, spotted lanternfly, and others. Ecological characteristics, current and native distributions, spread pathways, and control techniques for each species will be covered.
Presenter: Kevin Rohling, University of Illinois Extension Specialist, Forest Management and Ecology
Forestry Stewardship Series
The 2025 Forest Stewardship series features live presentations by forestry experts on Wednesdays at 2 pm CT starting July 9. Sign up for any or all of them. Sessions are one hour long, open to the public, and free to attend. ISA Certified Arborist Continuing Education credits have been applied for.