The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider

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December 15, 2006

Chain Saw Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with MTD Southwest Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Troy-Bilt and Craftsman Brand Gasoline Chain Saws.

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TCIA and OSHA Renew Their Alliance for Treeworker Safety

The Tree Care Industry Association renewed its Alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to further safety and health for employees in the tree care industry. The Alliance, signed Nov. 10 at TCI EXPO in Baltimore, will focus on providing TCIA members and others in the industry with information, guidance and access to training resources with a particular focus on preventing exposure to tree removal, electrical, falls, and struck-by hazards.

Alliance for Treeworker Safety (exit DNR)

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Inventory Finds 46 percent of Wisconsin Land Area Covered by Forests

Wisconsin currently has 16 million acres of public and private forests, accounting for 46 percent of the state's land area, according to a recently finalized inventory of the make-up, productivity and health of Wisconsin's entire forest resource.

Wisconsin Forest Inventory

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Job Opportunity - LEAF Forestry Education Specialist

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Forestry Education Specialist for the LEAF Program (Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program). This position serves as a staff member of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education and the LEAF Program.The position announcement and position description are posted for the LEAF Forestry Education Specialist are available on the LEAF homepage under the "What's New?" section at the bottom of the page.

LEAF Forestry Education Specialist (exit DNR)

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Environmental Education Grants

The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) is seeking proposals for the 2007-2008 grant cycle. The Board anticipates awarding $150,000 for general environmental education grants, $190,000 for forestry grants, and $190,000 for school forest grants. Projects must be designed for Wisconsin residents (any age) and assist learners in achieving the goals of environmental education (EE). Public and nonpublic (with some restrictions) educational institutions, all units of government, and corporations (nonprofit, non stock) are eligible for WEEB grants. Proposals are due January 13, 2007.

Environmental Education Grants (exit DNR)

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DATCP EAB Survey to Begin

The search for emerald ash borer in Wisconsin takes a new turn as state and local crews start felling ash trees in a handful of locations across southern and northeastern Wisconsin. The work marks the latest development in the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's emerald ash borer (EAB) program, an ongoing and expanding effort dedicated to preparing for a possible EAB infestation, detecting the insect should it be present, and managing or eradicating an infestation.

EAB Survey Begins (exit DNR)

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Wisconsin's Emerald Ash Borer Internet Portal Available

Wisconsin residents have a new resource to find emerald ash borer information on the Web through the combined efforts of the Department of Natural Resources, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The Internet portal,, is a gateway for people looking for information about EAB, especially from a Wisconsin perspective. The latest news regarding the ash tree survey, quarantines, and other pertinent information will be posted on the new portal.

WI EAB Internet Portal (exit DNR)

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More EAB Found In IL (Chicago Tribune)

The tree-devouring emerald ash borer has been found in three more locations within Kane County Illinois ---including one site 9 miles from this summer's initial discovery, officials said Tuesday. The new sightings complicate efforts to limit the pest's impact and force the state to consider expanding its quarantine countywide.

More EAB Found in IL (exit DNR)

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Michigan Revises Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine

Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Mitch Irwin today announced an amendment of the state's Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine to prevent the further spread of the exotic insect and keep the Upper Peninsula free of EAB. Effective immediately, Michigan's EAB quarantine has been revised to include two levels in the Lower Peninsula. The two-level quarantine maintains the existing 21-county quarantined area of Southeast Michigan as Level I and the balance of the Lower Peninsula as Level II. Level I represents that area of the state that is generally infested with EAB and Level II has scattered but isolated infestations.

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UW Course Features Sidewalk Management Systems

The UW Department of Engineering Professional Development is sponsoring a course that is a must for your city engineer. Implementing a Sidewalk Management System will not only talk concrete, but trees too. Along with engineering instructors covering design, construction, inspection and maintenance topics, Jim Kringer, Milwaukee's nationally known Forestry Construction Supervisor, will instruct participants on effectively managing sidewalk and road reconstruction to minimize damage to both trees and the concrete that surrounds them. The course provides 1.2 CEUs and 12 Professional Development Hours for professional engineers. For a complete course description and registration information go to:

Sidewalk Management Systems (exit DNR, PDF, 530KB)

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More Information on Conferences and Seminars

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

More Conferences and Seminars

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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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