Invasive Alert: Ludington's Top 3 Plant Invaders Identified!

CISMA, with support from AARPA funds allocated by the City of Ludington, has recently completed a major survey of invasive species in our area. The results are in, and three significant invaders have been identified across hundreds of properties:

Oriental Bittersweet - Found on 486 parcels
Tree of Heaven - Found on 465 parcels
Japanese Knotweed - Found on 24 parcels

These invasive species pose a serious threat to our local ecosystem, and action is being taken! A comprehensive plan for treatment and eradication is being developed this winter, with treatment set to begin in the summer of 2025.

Stay tuned for detailed maps that will show where these species are located across Ludington. Together, we can help protect our community and natural spaces from these invaders!

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