The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider

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September 20, 2006

Landscape Corridors Promote Plant Diversity

Landscape corridors - thin strips of habitat that connect isolated patches of habitat - are lifelines for native plants that live in the connected patches and therefore are a useful tool for conserving biodiversity.

Landscape Corridors Promote Plant Diversity (exit DNR)

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Native British Tees 'under threat' From Global Warming

Horticultural experts across Britain are becoming increasingly concerned about the adverse effects global warming is having on the country's best-known trees. It's claimed some species are battling to survive in the face of climate change. Tony Kirkham, head of the arboretum at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, said it was increasingly difficult to keep elements of the 14,000-strong Kew tree collection alive because of global warming.

Native British Trees Under Threat (exit DNR)

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Destructive Insects on Rise in Alaska (Boston Globe)

Destructive insects in unprecedented numbers are finding Alaska forests to be a congenial home, said University of Alaska forestry professor Glenn Juday, and climate change could be the welcome mat. Warmer winters kill fewer insects. Longer, warmer summers let insects complete a life cycle and reproduce in one year instead of two, the forest ecologist said.

Insects on Rise in Alaska (exit DNR)

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2006 LEAF School Forest Award Nominations Sought

Each year LEAF recognizes individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to school forest programs. Awardees are individuals and organizations who have provided leadership for local school forests and their programs. Nominations are due September 30, 2006.

LEAF School Forest Awards (exit DNR)

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Early Fall Colors Arriving in Wisconsin

Trees in Wisconsin's northwoods have begun to change, but state forestry officials are urging people traveling to the northwestern portion of the state to view nature's fall extravaganza of color to be extremely cautious with any potential source of fire. Despite the rainfall in most of the state over the past several weeks, northwestern Wisconsin remains in an ongoing drought situation with the fire danger rating at the "high" level in Burnett, Washburn, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland and Iron counties.

Early Fall Colors Arrive in Wisconsin

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Washburn's Urban Forestry Plan Unveiled

Washburn's first-ever urban forestry management plan received a lukewarm citizen reception at Monday night's city council meeting. The nearly 150-page document identifies a total of 1,209 trees in the city, including 192 in need of immediate removal during 2006. Of these trees, 120 are street trees and 72 are in city parks.

Washburn's Urban Forestry Plan Unveiled (exit DNR)

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Wisconsin Arborists Respond to Oak Wilt (Stevens Point Journal)

Area arborists say they're happy to help contain oak wilt disease which is becoming more common in central Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Arborists Respond to Oak Wilt (exit DNR)

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Correction: Tree-Killing Beetle story (Chicago Tribune)

In a story featured in the September 6, 2006 issue of The Wisconsin Urban Forestry about the emerald ash borer, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Asian beetle had been found at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp-Resort. The infestation was discovered at Indiana Beach Campground.

Correction (exit DNR)

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Course of Action Recommended to Rid Kane County, IL of EAB

An expert panel appointed by IL Governor Rod R. Blagojevich has endorsed a strategy to eradicate the emerald ash borer in Kane County and prevent the destructive beetle from infesting ash trees in new areas. The plan includes tree removal and further survey work to ensure the infestation is contained.

IL Course of Action (exit DNR)

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Illinois EAB Figures Wrong (Daily Herald)

A high-ranking state agriculture official adamantly denied Wednesday the emerald ash borer infestation in Campton Township, IL is as widespread as the highway commissioner says, and refuted suggestions the government is doing little to stop it. Warren Goetsch, acting division manager of natural resources for the Illinois Department of Agriculture, called infestation figures reported to trustees this week "inaccurate" and blamed miscommunication between the township and the state for any error.

Illinois EAB Figures Wrong (exit DNR)

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WI Plant Disease Clinic Data

Brian Hudelson and staff provide a two-week summary of woody ornamental plant diseases observed at the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic.

WI Plant Disease Clinic (PDF, 27KB)

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Northeast Region Forest Pest Update-September 18, 2006

Topics covered this month:

Insects:

• Boxelder bugs
• Brown fruit chafers
• Grapevine beetle
• Gypsy moth

Diseases:

• Beech bark disease surveys completed
• Tar spot

Other:

• EAB new infestation in IL
• EAB found again in Maryland
• Jack pine budworm on Red Pine in Oneida Co.
• Hemlock Woolly Adelgid found in MI, again
• Root Weevils invading homes
• Firewood ban on state properties
• Hickory mortality, samples collected
• Out-of-state firewood banned on National Forests in WI

Written by Linda Williams,Forest Health Specialist, WI DNR

Northeast Region Forest Pest Update (PDF, 147KB)

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USDA Urban Forestry Resources

The USDA Forest Service provides a select list of urban & community forestry resources developed by the Forest Service and partner organizations . Look for a comprehensive list of urban forestry and arboriculture resources, with the upcoming release of the Urban Forestry Index (UFind).

USDA Urban Forestry Service Resources (exit DNR)

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NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grants

Thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation, the USDA Forest Service, and the National Tree Trust, the Alliance for Community Trees is able to offer extra support to make local NeighborWoods Month events shine. NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grants are a package of professionally designed marketing materials worth $300, plus up to $500 in financial assistance.

The purpose of the NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grant is to help nonprofit tree groups make their NeighborWoods Month events memorable and successful. Grants should enable you to host a more successful event rather than be the determining factor in whether you organize an event. Eligible events involve the public during October in tree planting, tree care, education, and other activity that engages people in urban and community forestry. Envision the min-grant as a way to accomplish something extra. We encourage you to focus on marketing, media, and elevating the quality of your event.

NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grants (exit DNR)

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More Information on Conferences and Seminars

For more conferences and seminars check out WDNR's Urban Forestry Website.

WDNR Urban Forestry Website

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About the Insider

The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider is intended as a quick networking tool for all people actively working in the area of urban and community forestry, especially in the state of Wisconsin.

Items that cannot wait for our quarterly print newsletter, Wisconsin Urban & Community Forests, will appear here.

The Insider is produced biweekly by the Urban and Community Forestry program of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. Past issues will be archived on the UF pages on the WDNR web site.

We are happy to accept your suggestions and contributions. Send them to the editor, at Laura.Wyatt@Wisconsin.gov. Or call her: 608/267-0568.

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