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Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest: An Illustrated Guide to Their Identification and Control,Used
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Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest is an informative, colorful, comprehensive guide to invasive species that are currently endangering native habitats in the region. It will be an essential resource for land managers, nature lovers, property owners, farmers, landscapers, educators, botanists, foresters, and gardeners.Invasive plants are a growing threat to ecosystems everywhere. Often originating in distant climes, they spread to woodlands, wetlands, prairies, roadsides, and backyards that lack the biological controls which kept these plant populations in check in their homelands.Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest includes more than 250 color photos that will help anyone identify problem trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants (including aquatic invaders). The text offers further details of plant identification; manual, mechanical, biological, and chemical control techniques; information and advice about herbicides; and suggestions for related ecological restoration and community education efforts. Also included are literature references, a glossary, a matrix of existing and potential invasive species in the Upper Midwest, an index with both scientific and common plant names, advice on state agencies to contact with invasive plant questions, and other helpful resources.The information in this book has been carefully reviewed by staffs of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Endangered Resources and the University of WisconsinMadison Arboretum and other invasive plant experts.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest'? A: The book focuses on identifying and controlling invasive plant species that threaten native habitats in the Upper Midwest region.
- Q: Who can benefit from reading this guide? A: This guide is beneficial for land managers, property owners, farmers, landscapers, educators, botanists, foresters, and gardeners.
- Q: How many color photos are included in the book? A: The book includes more than 250 color photos to assist with the identification of invasive plants.
- Q: What types of plants are covered in this guide? A: The guide covers trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants, including aquatic invaders.
- Q: Does the book provide control techniques for invasive plants? A: Yes, it includes various control techniques such as manual, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods.
- Q: Is there information on herbicides in this book? A: Yes, the book offers advice and information regarding the use of herbicides for invasive plant control.
- Q: What additional resources are included in the book? A: The book includes literature references, a glossary, a matrix of invasive species, and advice on contacting state agencies for further inquiries.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest'? A: The book was published on August 2, 2005.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Who is the author of this guide? A: The author of the guide is Elizabeth J. Czarapata.