Several tribes in Wisconsin are making progress removing invasive plant species through a USDA Forest Service Eastern Region GLRI grant. The Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council, a unique organization focused on the tribal management of natural resources in Wisconsin, is partnering with Oneida Nation to implement the project, including on-the-ground controls, outreach and education to the 11 Tribal Nations in Wisconsin.
Project staff and partners use innovative species control technologies such as drones, slope mowers and an Argo amphibious XTV (or Extreme Terrain Vehicle) to remove invasive plants on terrestrial land and wetlands. To date, project partners and staff have removed 41.3 acres of invasive plants, organized four youth and community engagement events, and conducted training on plant management. These efforts improve wetland ecosystem management and provide control to invasive wetland species.
