The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider
An electronic newsletter of breaking news and valuable information for the Urban Forest community in Wisconsin and beyond.
The Shade Crusade
Richard Rideout
Who needs Tour de France when forestry has Tour des Trees? Wisconsin's very own, Dick Rideout, State Urban Forestry Coordinator is riding for Wisconsin in the TREE Fund's 16th annual Tour des Trees. The seven-day, 500+-mile cycling event raises money to support research on trees and their care, and to promote the importance of urban and community forests. It is the world's largest fundraising event to improve the care of urban trees through research and education. Since its inception, the Tour des Trees has grossed nearly $3 million.
This year's tour began in Sacramento, CA on Friday, July 20th and ends in San Jose, CA on Thursday, July 26th. Every mile the cyclists ride and every dollar raised by sponsors help further research and education in the field of tree care worldwide.
Each rider is required to raise a minimum of $3500 to be allowed to ride. As the dairyland's sole rider, Dick has set a goal of $10,000! Dick is more than half-way there. To learn more about Tour des Trees, how Dick is fairing and how you can support tree research visit www.tourdestrees.org/. Also take a look at the new TREE Fund auction at www.treefund.cmarket.com.
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July 25, 2007
This issue's contents:
In the News
- New Invasive Insect Confirmed in Michigan - Sirex Woodwasp
- Perennial Pepperweed, a New Invasive Mustard, Found in Wisconsin
- Forest Service Announces State and Private Redesign
- Neighborhoods Can Reduce the Risk of Obesity
- New Executive Secretary for NUCFAC
Specifically Wisconsin
Emerald Ash Borer
- Illinois EAB Quarantine Boundary Expanded
- Illinois' 4th EAB Find in DuPage County
- Trees Killed by Ash Borer Live On - Chicago Sun-Times
- Interforest Fined for Importing Wood - Bayshore Broadcasting
- Current Map of EAB Infestations
Tools For Your Job
- Northeast Region Forest Pest Update - 7/16/07
- Options for Communities with too Many Geese
- State Farm Grants Program- Deadline: Rolling
Conferences & Seminars
- 15th International Symposium on NDT of Wood -September 10-12, 2007
- Green City Forum - October 5, 2007
- More Conferences and Seminars
New Invasive Insect Confirmed in Michigan - Sirex Woodwasp
The Michigan departments of Agriculture (MDA) and Natural Resources (DNR), along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), have confirmation of Sirex Woodwasp in Macomb County. A single specimen was collected from a trap on July 6 and later identified by the USDA.
Sirex Woodwasp is a wood-boring insect native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa and is a potentially serious pest of commercially produced pine trees. It was first detected in North America in Oswego, N.Y. in 2004, and has since been found throughout central New York, northern Pennsylvania, and southern Ontario.
New Invasive Insect Confirmed [exit DNR]
More on Sirex Woodwasp [exit DNR]
Perennial Pepperweed, a New Invasive Mustard, Found in Wisconsin
A small population of a new herbaceous perennial weed, perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium L.) was recently discovered along a roadside in Green Bay. This plant is very similar to Canada thistle as it can invade croplands and natural areas causing near monotypic stands. Perennial pepperweed has become a major problem in other states as it has invaded alfalfa fields, pastures, rights of ways, and natural areas causing significant economic and environmental damage. It has been found in other Midwestern states, but this is the first siting in Wisconsin.
Perennial Pepperweed [exit DNR]
Forest Service Announces State and Private Redesign
The US Forest Service has released information about the redesign and reorganization of the agency's State and Private Forestry division, responsible for assistance to non-federal forest lands, including urban forests. The redesign will significantly impact how the Urban and Community Forestry Program is delivered in all states.
Forest Service Redesign [exit DNR]
Neighborhoods Can Reduce the Risk of Obesity
Obesity is the most serious public health problem confronting America today. Obese and overweight Americans face elevated risks of chronic illness and disability. As the obesity epidemic worsens, researchers are zeroing in on environmental factors that may contribute to the problem or, conversely, help to prevent it. It is increasingly clear that neighborhoods play an important role in stimulating exercise and reducing the risk of obesity.
Neighborhoods Impact Obestity [exit DNR]
New Executive Secretary for NUCFAC
Suzy del Villar has retired as Executive Secretary to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) and has been replaced by Nancy Stremple, formerly an Urban Forester with State and Private Forestry in the Southern Region. Nancy will be based in the Washington Office.
For more information on NUCFAC [exit DNR]
Wisconsin Urban Forestry Grant Program
Candice Sovinski
Please welcome Candice Sovinski as the new Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry grant manager. Candice, who began working for the DNR in 2001, replaces Tracey Teodecki, who left earlier this year.
Candice has a wealth of grant management and continuous quality experience, most recently in the Community Financial Assistance Bureau where she administered the Waste Reduction and Recycling Demonstration Grant Program. She has also managed the Basic Grants to Responsible Units the Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grant Programs, programs that awarded approximately $27 million in funds to more than 1,100 recipients and has worked on biennial budgets, grants management, work planning, and secured grant funding in the Cooperative Environmental Assistance Bureau. Candice was a member of the Recycling Team with Waste Materials. She has also worked in the private sector in business management and administration. Candice can be contacted at Candice.Sovinski@Wisconsin.gov or (608)267-3775.
The Wisconsin Urban Forestry grant application for 2008 projects will be available from Regional Urban Forestry Coodinators and from the DNR urban forestry website on August 1st. Individuals who submitted an intent- to-apply application will automatically receive an application by mail.
2008Urban Forestry Grant Application.
North Woods Facing Unique Set of Issues
When people think of the North, they think of vast stands of forests interspersed with sky blue waters of thousands of lakes. The inland lakeshores are pretty much developed, and forested land is undergoing rapid change. The latter is keeping pace with a national trend.
Illinois EAB Quarantine Boundary Expanded
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has expanded its emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine to include all or portions of the 18 northeastern-most counties of Illinois. Additionally, adjustments were made to the quarantine to further restrict movement of potentially-infested wood products during the EAB flight season.
Illinois' 4th EAB Find in DuPage County
DuPage is the fourth county in Illinois with a confirmed infestation of emerald ash borer (EAB). The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the tiny, tree-killing beetle has been discovered at a shopping center in Glendale Heights.
EAB Find in DuPage County [exit DNR]
Trees Killed by Ash Borer Live On - Chicago Sun-Times
Ash trees are being turned into baseball bats for Little Leaguers, park benches and baby furniture as cities in Illinois and around the Midwest try to get rid of millions of trees killed by a paper clip-size beetle.
Interforest Fined for Importing Wood - Bayshore Broadcasting
One of Durham's (Ontario) largest employers has been fined $20 thousand in Walkerton court. From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Manager of Enforcement and Investigation Services, Allan Gieche, says that the fine was for charges they laid against Interforest for some ash wood they imported.
Current Map of EAB Infestations
For current map of EAB infestations
Northeast Region Forest Pest Update - 7/16/07
Topics covered this month:
Insects:
- Arborvitae sawfly
- Butternut wooly worm
- EAB found in PA
- EAB - DATCP sampling plan 07/08
- Grasshopper defoliation
- Hemlock looper on cedar
- Lecanium scale
- Longhorned beetle
- Nursery pine sawfly
- Oak leaf skeletonizer
- Oak slug sawfly
- Pine spittlebug
- White pine weevil
- Wool sower gall
Diseases:
- Leptographium Root Rot in white pine
- Pine needle rust
Other:
- Fishing spider
- Red Admiral butterfly swarms
- Satellite view of tornado path
- Wolf spider with babies
Options for Communities with too Many Geese
A new free brochure describing options for managing increasing numbers of resident Canada geese in communities, on golf courses, school grounds and in parks is available at Department of Natural Resources Service Centers and from USDA-Wildlife Services
State Farm Grants Program- Deadline: Rolling
The State Farm Companies Grants Program is committed to meeting the needs of company communities in the U.S. and Canada. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies working in the areas of safety, community development, and education.
15th International Symposium on NDT of Wood -September 10-12, 2007
Duluth, Minnesota will be the site for this symposium which serves as a forum for those involved in nondestructive testing (NDT) of wood and will bring together NDT users, suppliers, international researchers, government agencies and other groups to share new research, products and technology for using NDT to evaluate standing trees, logs, lumber and wood structures. Networking among participants will enable new collaboration and implementation of NDT technologies around the world, while generating new research ideas. A hands-on inspection of a Duluth area historic wood building at the completion of the Symposiums is planned where participants will have an opportunity to use inspection equipment like stress wave timers, resistance drills and acoustic tomography while collaborating on a project to benefit a local organization by conducting a structural condition assessment of the buildings and trees.
For additional information, please see [exit DNR]
Green City Forum - October 5, 2007
The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts and the U.S. Forest Service, are hosting a one-day symposium on Friday, October 5, 2007 that will highlight green space protection and enhancement, as well as sustainable building techniques, using Springfield's success as a regional model for other communities to follow. It will be a great opportunity for networking and to hear from some leading experts in the fields of urban forestry, urban planning, green building and government.
More Conferences and Seminars
For more conferences and seminars check out WDNR's Urban Forest website.
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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