The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider
An electronic newsletter of breaking news and valuable information for the Urban Forest community in Wisconsin and beyond.
All of the Drummond Area School District students wanted to be a part of the May 15 Trees For Success event. But Sam Tuttle, the 4-year-old son of consulting forester Kelli Tuttle, may have stolen the event as he literally digs in with a spade taller than he is.
WDNR Photo by Don Kissinger
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May 20, 2008
This issue's contents:
In the News
- Melinda Myers to Speak at Epcot
- Big Money Going into NYC’s “Million Trees” - The New York Times
- Tree-lined Streets 'Cut Asthma' - Smallwood News
Specifically Wisconsin
- Urban Forestry & Invasive Species in Wisconsin
- Blue-green Algae in Wisconsin
- Wisconsinites' Opinions on Environmental Issues
- Historic Logging Community Plants More Trees
Emerald Ash Borer
- State EAB Strategy Shifts to Protect Ash Trees - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- It's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week - The Capital Times
- EAB Treatment Gives Tree Owners Hope - Chicago Tribune
- Planting After EAB - Skokie Review
Tools For Your Job
- Northeast Region Wisconsin Forest Pest Update
- West Central Region Forest Pest Update
- UW-Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic Update
- Job Opportunity: Village Forester, EAB Project Manager
- Job Opportunity - Reforestation Program Manager
Conferences & Seminars
Melinda Myers to Speak at Epcot
Wisconsin gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers will be the featured speaker at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Show over Memorial Day weekend. Myers will present “Small Space Gardens” May 23-25 daily at noon & 3 p.m. She’ll share tips on creating gardens in small spaces as well as maintaining gardens with year round interest. As part of the Great American Gardeners series, Myers’ presentations will be held in EPCOT’s Wonders of Life Pavilion.
Melinda Myers at Epcot [PDF, 56KB]
Big Money Going into NYC’s “Million Trees” - The New York Times
Millions of dollars are being donated to New York City's "Million Trees NYC" campaign from names like Bloomberg, Rockefeller and Sting. Now the city is looking at which trees provide the best canopy.
NYC's Million Trees [exit DNR]
Tree-lined Streets 'Cut Asthma' - Smallwood News
Children who live in tree-lined streets have lower rates of asthma, a New York-based study suggests. Columbia University researchers found that asthma rates among children aged four and five fell by 25% for every extra 343 trees per square kilometer. They believe more trees may aid air quality or simply encourage children to play outside, although they say the true reason for the finding is unclear.
Urban Forestry & Invasive Species in Wisconsin
Invasive species are negatively impacting forest productivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem function in Wisconsin’s forests, including our urban forest. Wisconsin’s Urban Forestry Community has responded to the threat of invasive species by participating in the development of Urban Forestry Best Management Practices for Invasive Species in Wisconsin. These BMPs will be voluntary standards of practice to aid in the management and control of invasive plants, invertebrates, and diseases in and around Wisconsin’s “built environments”.
Invasives & Urban Forestry [exit DNR]
Blue-green Algae in Wisconsin
Algae are common in lakes and rivers, but at high concentrations a type called "blue-green" algae can make people and animals sick. When in doubt, best keep out!
Wisconsinites' Opinions on Environmental Issues
The spring 2008 Badger Poll asked Wisconsin residents about a variety of environmental issues. The major results are share with additional results and analysis.
Historic Logging Community Plants More Trees
May 15 was a banner day in Drummond, Wisconsin. The students and teachers of the Drummond Area School District, along with volunteers and members of the Bayfield County community, participated in Trees For Success, a national program sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
State EAB Strategy Shifts to Protect Ash Trees - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Many healthy ash trees in Wisconsin could escape the chain saw under a new strategy aimed at fighting the emerald ash borer. The plan will be released in a few weeks as state officials adjust their planned response to what they see as an inevitable invasion by the destructive beetle.
WI State EAB Strategy [exit DNR]
It's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week - The Capital Times
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle has declared May 18-24 to be Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Wisconsin and is urging residents and visitors to become better educated about the bug and the destruction it could cause.
EAB Treatment Gives Tree Owners Hope - Chicago Tribune
Homeowners who lost hope of saving their ash trees are optimistic now that a new insecticide has shown success in fighting against a tree-killing beetle marching across the Midwest. Operators of golf courses, cemeteries and arboreta also are showing interest in the insecticide approved for use in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and West Virginia.
Planting After EAB - Skokie Review
The Village of Skokie in Illinois is requesting more than $11,677 for a grant to help pay for plantings to replace trees that had to be cut down because of infestation by the emerald ash borer. IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich's Replanting the Prairie initiative inspired the Illinois Department of Public Transportation to launch an Illinois Green Streets initiative that could help Skokie secure funds for the replanting of trees.
Replanting After EAB [exit DNR]
Northeast Region Wisconsin Forest Pest Update
May pest update by Linda Williams
The bugs are out!! Yay!!
Topics for this month include:
- Insects:
- Eastern Tent Caterpillar
- Emerald Ash Borer
- EAB Surveys
- European Pine Sawfly
- Gypsy Moth
- Insect ID Website
- Pine Root Collar Weevil
- Six Spotted Green Tiger Beetle
- Diseases:
- Armillaria
- Oak Wilt – online guide corrected
- White Pine Blister Rust
- Other:
- Slime Mold
West Central Region Forest Pest Update
Topics covered by Todd Lanigan:
- Insects:
- Ips Bark Beetles
- Pine Gall Weevil
- Emerald Ash Borer Survey
- Diseases:
- Dothistroma Needle Blight
- Other:
- Herbicide Tables
West Central Pest Update [PDF, 301KB]
UW-Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic Update
UW-Extension/Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic (PDDC) receives plant samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC during the past two weeks.
Job Opportunity: Village Forester, EAB Project Manager
The Village of Wilmette in Illinois is seeking to fill the position of full time Village Forester and Emerald Ash Borer Project Manager.
Job Opportunity - Reforestation Program Manager
The Arbor Day Foundation seeks a driven, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Reforestation Program Manager from their Lincoln, Nebraska, location. The ideal candidate takes ownership for all facets of the Foundation’s reforestation ventures, from maintaining relationships with our partners and pursuing new opportunities, to coordinating site visits, negotiating contracts, reporting on processes, and managing communication efforts.
Reforestation Manager [exit DNR]
Tree Care Industry Expo & Training
Mark your calendar for TCI Expo and training. There's still time to complete advance coursework and register for the upcoming Certified Treecare Safety Professional workshop. Date: November 11 & 12, 2008. Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin in conjunction with the Tree Care Industry Expo.
Tree Care Industry Expo & Training [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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