Title: Vegetation Management
Speaker: Keir Peckham
Vegetation management is a perpetual necessity in assuring long term success for desirable vegetation establishment throughout natural growing spaces. Techniques used by Natural Landscapes, Inc. (NLI) to control unwanted plant species mostly include selective cutting and timely mowing treatments. Avoiding soil disturbance to control undesirable plant species has been the biggest emphasis and contributor to successful vegetation management. NLI has been helping municipalities, engineering firms, general landscape contractors, developers and private land owners with their vegetation management needs since 2001. NLI specializes in the installation and management of natural landscaping projects including prairies, wetlands, woodlands, shorelines and water / rain gardens.
Title: Snapshot Wisconsin: A trail camera project to monitor wildlife
Speaker: Claire Viellieux
Let's discover our wildlife together! Snapshot Wisconsin is a partnership to monitor wildlife year-round, using a statewide network of trail cameras. The project provides data needed for wildlife management decision support. It is also a unique opportunity for individuals, families, and students to get involved in monitoring the state’s valuable natural resources. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/research/projects/snapshot