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Chemical use in forest management

helicopter spraying herbicide over field

Chemical use in forest management

Helping keep forests healthy

Careful chemical application on designated areas of state forest lands is a management tool we use to help grow trees, remove invasive plants and manage pests to keep forests healthy and productive.

Department of Natural Resources staff members trained to perform insecticide or herbicide applications conduct treatment. All site plans must meet the sustainability standards we operate under.

Applications are performed under the right weather conditions and in cooperation with the proper authorities and local units of government.