The Lake County Forest Preserves are at war. It’s a conflict with frontlines across the county, likely invisible to most residents who don’t know about the infestation that plagues the landscape: ...
WASHBURN COUNTY - Antlered bucks aren’t the only thing dying in the forest this fall. Volunteers have been working to pull buckthorn out of Shell Lake and Spooner community forests. Invasive buckthorn ...
Because of its dense thickets and long growing season, ornamental common buckthorn was once seen as a prime choice for windbreaks, hedgerows and wildlife habitats. “Unfortunately, it was overly ...