The Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic Asian beetle that was discovered killing ash trees in southeastern Michigan and Windsor Ontario in 2002. Since that time it has killed tens of millions of ash trees in North America.

This program focuses on two municipalities that are actively fighting the EAB and have refused to concede to the complete loss of their ash tree canopy.

This program addresses three main approaches to the problem: chemical agents, bio-controls and tree replacement. Focus will be on what tools are available to identify the problem and inventory the potential impact while suggesting solutions and approaches to saving a portion of the tree canopy.

Ash trees are prevalent both in native forests and as street trees across much of Northeastern and Middle North America. It is anticipated that some communities could lose 60-70 percent of their street trees and potentially 100% of their ash trees.

The loss of these trees will have a significant impact on our environment and our agencies�increasing urban storm runoff, overheating streets and affecting the urban infrastructure.

Municipalities are experiencing increasing costs for removal, replacement and preventative maintenance of the trees, not to mention the impending threat of tort liability for damages caused by the dying trees.

After viewing this program, participants will be better able to:
 

  • Identify the tools available to address the EAB threat to their agency & community
  • Communicate the need for early detection and preventative maintenance
  • Promote an active preventive maintenance program

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Chad Tinkel;JohnMcNeil, RPF

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