The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider
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October 3, 2007
EAB discovered near Moran, Michigan in the UP.
This issue's contents:
In the News
- National Association of State Foresters Recognize Tree Line USA Program
- Global-warming Skeptics: Might warming be 'normal'? - Christian Science Monitor
Specifically Wisconsin
- Brush Cutter Mishap Kills Parks Director - Wisconsin State Journal
- Beloit Wins Beautification Award - Beloit Daily News
Emerald Ash Borer
- WI EAB Update - #6
- Public Hearings Set for Firewood Dealer Certification Rule
- Opportunity to Comment on Federal EAB Support
- Illinois EAB Newsletter Available
- Wasps are Efficient EAB Killers - The Grand Rapids Press
- EAB Confirmed in the U.P.
Tools For Your Job
Conferences & Seminars
National Association of State Foresters Recognize Tree Line USA Program
A resolution to promote the goals of the Tree Line USA programs managed and delivered by the National Arbor Day Foundation was adopted by the National Association of State Foresters at their annual meeting in San Antonio, TX
Global-warming Skeptics: Might warming be 'normal'? - Christian Science Monitor
George Taylor manages the Oregon Climate Service, and much of his work has to do with global warming. But unlike most climate scientists, he does not believe that anthropogenic (human-caused) greenhouse gases – mainly from coal-fired power plants and motor vehicles spewing carbon dioxide – are the main culprits. In fact, he says, "It's my belief that in the last 100 years or so natural variations have played a bigger role."
Global-warming Skeptics [exit DNR]
Brush Cutter Mishap Kills Parks Director - Wisconsin State Journal
It is with deep sadness that we report the loss of Dale Hanson, Rice Lake parks superintendent. Dale was fatality injured while overseeing the clearing of lots where the city plans a lumbering hall of fame.
Beloit Wins Beautification Award - Beloit Daily News
Beloit, WI was announced as the winner of one of eight criteria awards announced during the sixth annual America in Bloom (AIB) Symposium and Awards Program at the Clock Tower Resort in Rockford, Illinois. AIB is a national campaign and contest that promotes enhancing communities through beautification.
WI EAB Update - #6
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Department of Natural Resources and University of Wisconsin Extension have joined forces to battle the emerald ash borer. Periodic updates regarding agency activity are distributed. Please note, the purpose of this update is to communicate what the agencies are doing on the EAB front, not everything that's happening in the state.
Public Hearings Set for Firewood Dealer Certification Rule
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has scheduled two public hearings in October so firewood dealers can comment on a proposed rule that would enable them to become certified so their wood can be sold to campers heading to Wisconsin state parks.
Public Hearing on Firewood [exit DNR]
Opportunity to Comment on Federal EAB Support
Edith Makra, Community Trees Advocate for the Morton Arboretum has distributed the following request.
Please contact your US Senators regarding urban forestry assistance. Senator Dick Durbin, IL introduced the Emerald Ash Borer Municipality Assistance Act of 2007 in response to requests for support from Illinois municipalities in the path of EAB. Senate co sponsors include Senators Barack Obama, IL; Richard Lugar, IN; Carl Levin, MI; Debbie Stabenow, MI; Benjamin Cardin, MD; Sherrod Brown, OH; Robert Casey, Jr., PA.
This bill, # S.1717, requires the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Deputy Chief of State and Private Forestry organization, to provide loans to eligible units of local government to finance contracts and purchases of authorized equipment to monitor, remove, dispose of, and replace infested trees that are located on land under the jurisdiction of the eligible units of local government and within the borders of quarantine areas infested by the emerald ash borer, and for other purposes.
Those of you in states where EAB hasn't yet been found may not realize there will not likely be state or federal grants available to help you manage EAB. A dedicated loan program, managed through the USFS State & Private Forestry program is going to be a very important resource for communities. Note the sponsorship reflects most currently infested states. Broader support from states in the path of EAB is needed. Senators serving on the Agriculture Committee especially need to hear from you. Let your Senators know you are concerned about EAB and need help being prepared and eventually managing it when you find it. Please forward to urban forestry supporters in your state.
Full text and current status [exit DNR] Under Search Bill Text, enter S1717, select bill number, and then click search.
Illinois EAB Newsletter Available
Current information on Illinois EAB efforts are reported in the October issue of the EAB newsletter.
Wasps are Efficient EAB Killers - The Grand Rapids Press
The release of nearly 1,600 imported Chinese wasps to kill emerald ash borers -- and the arrival of reinforcements -- has entomologists abuzz with excitement. After years of preparation, the parasitic wasps were released near East Lansing and in Holly, north of Detroit. Like native wasps, most die with a hard freeze.
Wasps Released to Control EAB [exit DNR]
EAB Confirmed in the U.P.
On Thursday, September 27, Dr. Jim Zablotny, USDA APHIS confirmed the presence of EAB in a 2007 detection tree near Moran, Michigan in the upper peninsula. Michigan staff will be conducting a delimit survey around the area to determine what the find means. There are additional detection trees in the vicinity of the find and these trees will be dropped and peeled in the very near future.
LEAF Fall Newsletter Available
LEAFlet, the newsletter of Wisconsin's K-12 Forestry Education Program, LEAF, is available. LEAF connects formal and non-formal educators in Wisconsin with quality forestry education materials. This is done through: professional development for educators, K-12 forestry lesson guides, distribution of materials from the existing forestry education community; and school forest services and consulting. Learn about upcoming programs and projects.
October is NeighborWoods Month
October is NeighborWoods Month and Alliance for Community Trees (ACT) has plenty of great tools to help promote your community tree planting projects.
NeighborWoods Projects [exit DNR]
Municipal Forester Institute - February 2008
The Society of Municipal Arborists is accepting applications for their popular Municipal Forester Institute. Registration deadline is November 1, 2007.
Registration information [exit DNR]
View a video on Youtube.com to see, first hand, what this PREMIER urban forestry training is like. Compliments of the Texas Cooperative Extension's Ecosystem Science and Management Unit. Municipal Forester Institute Video [exit DNR]
More Conferences & 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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