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WI Natural Resources Board January 2018 Request for adoption of Board Order FR-07-14

Explore the decision to deactivate the gypsy moth suppression program and provide guidance for communities to address the issue with locally organized control programs. Learn about long-term management options for invasive species and federal cost sharing uncertainties.

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WI Natural Resources Board January 2018 Request for adoption of Board Order FR-07-14

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  1. WI Natural Resources BoardJanuary 2018Request for adoption of Board Order FR-07-14 Agenda Item 2.B.1. Andrea Diss-Torrance, Invasive Forest Insect Program Coordinator

  2. Why deactivate the gypsy moth suppression program? Acres sprayed to suppress gypsy moth, 2000-2017 Agenda Item 2.B.1. Andrea Diss-Torrance, Invasive Forest Insect Program Coordinator

  3. Responding to community and landowner concerns • DNR continues to provide guidance and grants for proactive management • Guidance DNR provides on pest management is not limited to gypsy moth • DNR continues to implement long term, regional management options for invasive species such as gypsy moth • Federal cost sharing was always uncertain and beyond state control Agenda Item 2.B.1. Andrea Diss-Torrance, Invasive Forest Insect Program Coordinator

  4. Recommendation • Deactivate the state gypsy moth suppression program • Provide guidance for communities and landowners to meet their needs with locally organized, privately contracted control programs Agenda Item 2.B.1. Andrea Diss-Torrance, Invasive Forest Insect Program Coordinator

  5. WI Natural Resources Board AGENDA ITEM # ? FILL IN PRESENTER NAME (and title if space allows)

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