Natural Areas provide vital protection for species and the habitats they call home. They perform ecosystem services and contribute to our quality of life through recreational opportunities. Managing these areas in a changing climate has become increasingly challenging as threats such as natural disasters and invasive species are exacerbated. Ensuring we can stay ahead of […]

The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a tiny, invasive insect killing millions of hemlock trees and threatening water quality, wildlife habitat, and forest health in eastern North America. Recent advances in research and developments in HWA management options give natural areas managers and private landowners new tools they can use to protect their hemlock forests. […]

Both the science and use of fire in the Upper Midwest is lagging behind other parts of the US, even though the need for fire science and management is pronounced in the region. This is especially true in relation to controlling woody plant encroachment, which is one of the greatest contemporary threats to fire-dependent ecosystems. […]