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)
