Invasive Species Management Opportunities through the Missouri Department of Conservation

January 11, 2025 | Identification, Management, News

What can the Private Land Conservationist, Community Forester, and Community Planner provide to
Missourians?

  • Meet with landowners and community officials to understand objectives and needs.
  • Provide direction when objectives are not clearly defined.
  • Develop individual plans for specific projects as well as incorporate visions into long-term plans.
  • Provide opportunities to connect Missourians to nature.

Invasive Species Technical Assistance on Private Land

  • Private Land Conservationists, Private Land Foresters, and Fisheries Biologist are trained to identify
    invasive species including aquatic species.
  • Staff are knowledgeable on multiple techniques to control invasive species such as prescribed fire, cut-
    stump treatments, spot and broadcast treatments, and wicking.
  • Species that are commonly treated include serecia lespedeza, bush honeysuckle, autumn olive,
    hydrilla, spotted knapweed, teasel, and Japanese stiltgrass.
  • Depending on availability there may be an opportunity to receive cost-share funding to complete the
    invasive species management practices.
  • To have a free on-site assessment and consultation, you can find your local Private Land
    Conservationist, Private Land Forester, or Fisheries Biologist here. Local MDC Contacts | Missouri
    Department of Conservation (mo.gov)

Technical Assistance within Our Communities

  • Community Foresters, Community Planners, and Fisheries Biologist can provide identification of
    invasive species that can impact our community neighborhoods and greenspaces, including waterways.
  • Staff are knowledgeable on multiple techniques to control invasive species such as prescribed fire, cut-
    stump treatments, spot and broadcast treatments, and wicking.
  • Staff can assist communities to develop weed ordinances and educate local landscapers about the
    impact of non-native species.
  • Species that are commonly treated include Callery pear, bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, and tree-of-
    heaven.
  • Depending on availability there may be an opportunity to receive cost-share funding to complete the
    invasive species management practices. Funding opportunities for communities can be found here:
    Community Conservation Funding Opportunities | Missouri Department of Conservation
  • To have a free on-site assessment and consultation, you can find your local Community Forester,
    Community Conservation Planner, or Fisheries Biologist here. Local MDC Contacts | Missouri
    Department of Conservation (mo.gov)
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