Links and Document Downloads

The following links provide useful information relative to park and open space planning in the region.

Plant Identification Guides

Plant identification guides can aid biologists with proper identification of plant species in the field, such as when determining whether an area meets the criteria for classification as a wetland, or in assessing the floristic quality of a site for natural areas protection.

Wetland Shrubs

For several years, the wetland shrub key below (or earlier versions thereof) has been part of wetland plant identification training courses involving SEWRPC, where there was a need to provide a concise, workable aid to facilitate identifying shrubs typically found in wetlands. It is intended to be used in the field, with the only tools being a hand lens and a metric ruler. It also should be pointed out that this key is designed for use in the State of Wisconsin; it will not necessarily work elsewhere, even in neighboring states.

Wetland Shrub Key – Introduction

Key to the Common Wetland Shrubs and Woody Vines of Wisconsin (Native and Naturalized)

Supplement to Key to Common Wetland Shrubs of Wisconsin

Winter Key to the Wisconsin Alnus (Mill.) and Betula (L.)

Park and Open Space Planning

For more information about SEWRPC’s park and open space plans, the planning process, and grant programs to assist in implementing park plans, please see the following: