Mile-a-minute weed detected in Michigan -- what to know about the invasive vine

Mile-a-minute weed, a fast-growing invasive vine that smothers vegetation, was detected in Jackson County, Michigan. The vine, first found in the state in 2020, grows up to 25 feet in weeks and threatens tree seedlings, orchards, and restoration areas. It spreads via bird-dispersed berries and requires manual removal and monitoring.