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    Contact: Melissa Simpson, District Ecologist (715) 528-4464 ext 139 or Suzanne Flory (715)362-1354 Local U.S. Forest Service efforts recognized for partnership in stopping invasive threats RHINELANDER, Wis. March 9, 2011 - Scientists, educators and volunteers from across the U.S. met in Washington last week to receive awards for their efforts in waging war on weeds and stamping out other invasive species. One of the five National awards was given to the Eagle River- Florence Ranger District, of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The District received the award for the category of “Excellence in Invasive Species Partnership Development.” The National Forest System Invasive Species Program Awards honor individuals and groups for their work in controlling invasive species that threaten the National Forest System - some 193 million acres of public forests and grasslands. The award recognizes the District’s help in establishing two Cooperative Weed Management Areas that cover 4 counties (Florence, Forest, Vilas and Oneida), as well as adjacent counties and Michigan. The Cooperative Weed Management partnerships have lead the way for a united,across various land ownerships approach to reducing the spread of invasives. “We are very fortunate on the Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest to have such engaged partners. These relationships are key in assisting to get needed restoration work done across the landscape.” said Forest Supervisor Paul Strong. A species is considered invasive if it is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration, and its introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Help prevent the spread of invasive species: www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies/prevention/index.shtml www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies

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    Contact: Melissa Simpson, District Ecologist (715) 528-4464 ext 139 or Suzanne Flory (715)362-1354 Local U.S. Forest Service efforts recognized for partnership in stopping invasive threats RHINELANDER, Wis. March 9, 2011 - Scientists, educators and volunteers from across the U.S. met in Washington last week to receive awards for their efforts in waging war on weeds and stamping out other invasive species. One of the five National awards was given to the Eagle River- Florence Ranger District, of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The District received the award for the category of “Excellence in Invasive Species Partnership Development.” The National Forest System Invasive Species Program Awards honor individuals and groups for their work in controlling invasive species that threaten the National Forest System - some 193 million acres of public forests and grasslands. The award recognizes the District’s help in establishing two Cooperative Weed Management Areas that cover 4 counties (Florence, Forest, Vilas and Oneida), as well as adjacent counties and Michigan. The Cooperative Weed Management partnerships have lead the way for a united,across various land ownerships approach to reducing the spread of invasives. “We are very fortunate on the Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest to have such engaged partners. These relationships are key in assisting to get needed restoration work done across the landscape.” said Forest Supervisor Paul Strong. A species is considered invasive if it is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration, and its introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Help prevent the spread of invasive species: www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies/prevention/index.shtml www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies

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    Contact: Melissa Simpson, District Ecologist (715) 528-4464 ext 139 or Suzanne Flory (715)362-1354 Local U.S. Forest Service efforts recognized for partnership in stopping invasive threats RHINELANDER, Wis. March 9, 2011 - Scientists, educators and volunteers from across the U.S. met in Washington last week to receive awards for their efforts in waging war on weeds and stamping out other invasive species. One of the five National awards was given to the Eagle River- Florence Ranger District, of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The District received the award for the category of “Excellence in Invasive Species Partnership Development.” The National Forest System Invasive Species Program Awards honor individuals and groups for their work in controlling invasive species that threaten the National Forest System - some 193 million acres of public forests and grasslands. The award recognizes the District’s help in establishing two Cooperative Weed Management Areas that cover 4 counties (Florence, Forest, Vilas and Oneida), as well as adjacent counties and Michigan. The Cooperative Weed Management partnerships have lead the way for a united,across various land ownerships approach to reducing the spread of invasives. “We are very fortunate on the Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest to have such engaged partners. These relationships are key in assisting to get needed restoration work done across the landscape.” said Forest Supervisor Paul Strong. A species is considered invasive if it is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration, and its introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Help prevent the spread of invasive species: www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies/prevention/index.shtml www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies

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    News Release Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

    3-9-11 For Immediate Release

    Contact: Melissa Simpson, District Ecologist (715) 528-4464 ext 139 or Suzanne Flory (715) 362-1354
    Local US Forest Service efforts recognized for partnership in stopping invasive threats RHINELANDER, Wis. March 9, 2011-- Scientists, educators and volunteers from across the U.S. met in Washington last week to receive awards for their efforts in waging war on weeds and stamping out other invasive species. One of the five National awards was given to the Eagle River- Florence Ranger District, of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The District received the award for the category of Excellence in Invasive Species Partnership Development. The National Forest System Invasive Species Program Awards honor individuals and groups for their work in controlling invasive species that threaten the National Forest System some 193 million acres of public forests and grasslands. The award recognizes the Districts help in establishing two Cooperative Weed Management Areas that cover 4 counties (Florence, Forest, Vilas and Oneida), as well as adjacent counties and Michigan. The Cooperative Weed Management partnerships have lead the way for a united, across various land ownerships approach to reducing the spread of invasives. We are very fortunate on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to have such engaged partners. These relationships are key in assisting to get needed restoration work done across the landscape. said Forest Supervisor Paul Strong. A species is considered invasive if it is nonnative to the ecosystem under consideration, and its introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

    Thousands of non-native plants, insects, fish, mollusks, crustaceans, pathogens, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have infested hundreds of millions of acres of land and water in the U.S. These invasions affect the health of not only the nations forests, watersheds and rangelands but also of wildlife, livestock, fish and humans. For information on how to help prevent the spread of invasive species go to http://www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies/prevention/index.shtml

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