The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider
An electronic newsletter of breaking news and valuable information for the Urban Forest community in Wisconsin and beyond.
Tree canopy die-off is one of the symptoms for early EAB detection.
WDNR photo by Jeff Roe
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July 10, 2008
This issue's contents:
Special Feature
In the News
- Non-Native Forest Insects & Disease
- Tour des Trees - Raising Funds for Tree Research
- Get Involved - Make A Difference
Specifically Wisconsin
Emerald Ash Borer
Tools For Your Job
Conferences & Seminars
EAB Stories Shared. . . Lessons Learned - Detection
This is the second entry in a ten part series compiled by DNR urban forestry staff who visited Michigan and Ohio communities dealing firsthand with EAB infestations. These entries bring to you stories shared by these communities, and offer supplemental information such as specific examples, documents, web sites and ideas you can implement to play a proactive role in facing the threat of EAB.
“The first 1-2 years Emerald Ash Borer will be in the crowns and you won’t notice it as easily unless you look up there; after 3-4 years it will infest the tree bole and mortality explodes.”
EAB Detection [PDF, 181KB] Full series
Non-Native Forest Insects & Disease
The Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases is a a coalition of various governmental, for-profit, and non-profit organizations who share a deep concern about the effect of invasive pests on North American forests. They are happy to announce the launching of their new Web site.
Continental Dialogue [exit DNR]
This site addresses practical issues about the dangers of firewood [exit DNR]
State Urban Forestry Coordinator Dick Rideout
WDNR photo by Laura Wyatt
Tour des Trees - Raising Funds for Tree Research
Team Wisconsin (represented by Dick Rideout & Doug Drysdale) will be leading the pack in the TREE Fund's annual Tour des Trees. This isn't just any bike ride but the signature fundraising and public awareness event of the Tree Research and Education Foundation (TREE Fund) and is the largest event of its kind in the tree care industry. The Tour des Trees raises much needed funds for tree health care research. This year Dick and Doug will be pedaling 500+ miles, over 6 days, across the steamy landscapes of southern Indiana and Illinois, ending up in St. Louis, MO on Saturday July 26th.
Visit the TREE Fund Web page [exit DNR] to learn more and make a donation in support of Team Wisconsin and in celebration of your appreciation of trees. Donations are tax deductible!
An additional fundraising event is the Raise Your Hand for Research Auction. Visit the on-line site [exit DNR] and learn how you can support tree research. Pay particular attention to Badger Triple Play and Wisconsin Is for Golfers.
Get Involved - Make A Difference
The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) is currently looking to fill three positions. The Council was established in 1990 through an amendment to the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2105). The purposes of the Council is specifically to: 1) develop a national urban and community forestry action plan; 2) evaluate the implementation of the plan; and 3) develop criteria and annually make recommendations on the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry challenge cost-share program.
If you or someone you know is interested in serving on this Council, please fill out the attached form. Please review each position description for eligibility. Nominations are due by August 14, 2008.
Comment on Storm Grants Requested -July 15th
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administers a grant program under which counties, cities, villages, towns, tribal governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations receive grants of up to 50 percent of the cost for projects relating to tree management such as development of management plans, ordinances, and tree inventories.
2007 Act 13 authorized the DNR to award grants to any of the entities listed above for the costs of removing, repairing, or replacing trees damaged in a catastrophic storm event in an urban area for which the governor has declared a state of emergency. 2007 Act 13 allows the department to provide grants covering 100% of the costs for this purpose.
A proposed rule creates a new subchapter to match the statutory changes in 2007 Wis. Act 13 to establish eligibility, application procedures, eligible costs for payment, the grant selection process and the required supporting documentation for the urban forestry grant program.
Additional information on the draft rule is available. Click on Public Hearing and Meetings or go to Public Involvement to comment.
A Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, from 10:30 AM to Noon at the DNR central office, room G09, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI.
Submit comments on the Administrative Rules Home Page at [exit DNR]
For further information contact Candice Sovinski, (608) 267-3775.
Tree Therapy in EAB Fight - Pioneer Press
Evanston, IL has gone on the offensive, trying out an injection program that holds promise of protecting ash trees from the emerald ash borer for several years once injected.
Palatine Readies for Ash Borer Invasion - Daily Hearld
With the emerald ash borer closing in, Palatine, Illinois will take proactive measures to try to minimize damage from what officials say is a pending infestation. The village will replace 76 ash trees in its public parkways this fall.
Proactive EAB Measures [exit DNR]
West Central Region Forest Pest Update
July pest update by Todd Lanigan
Topics include:
- Insects:
- European Pine Sawfly
- Diseases:
- Septoria Leaf Spot
- Dutch Elm Disease/Oak Wilt
- Other:
- Lyme Disease and Ehrlichiosis
UW-Extension Plant Clinic Update
UW-Extension/Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) receives plant samples from around the state. The following disease/disorders have been identified at the PDDC during the past two weeks.
ISA Today
Your source for the latest information and updates from the International Society of Arboriculture.
Urban Tree Canopy Mapping & Analysis - USFS Webcast
The US Forest Service will host a webcast on Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Mapping & Analysis on Wednesday, July 16th at 12noon CST.
July's webcast will feature Doug Still, City Forester of Providence, Rhode Island and Ian Hanou, NCDC Imaging & Mapping,who will share their experiences on a recent Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Mapping and Analysis Project. This presentation will provide a brief overview on how to complete a UTC study and include a ground-floor account of what worked well and what can be improved upon. Additionally, this webcast will demonstrate the compatibility of STRATUM, UFORE, and UTC studies, and how city foresters can use the data to set future UTC goals. The webcast will also provide an opportunity to learn about the latest in available geospatial data and tools for completing a UTC study.
The webcast is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16th at 12noon CST.
From the convenience of your own office or home computer, you can simply log in to the webcast Internet site to see the presentation, and dial-in via your telephone to hear the corresponding audio. Please plan to participate in this Informational Webcast, which will last approximately 60 minutes.
For more information [exit DNR]
Trees and Transportation Webcast - July 17, 2008
The Alliance for Community Trees will be hosting the webcast, Trees and Transportation, on July 17 from 12 noon to 1:00 PM CST. The informal training provides an opportunity for community forestry practitioners to learn about successful programs and how they can be adapted to their communities.
Trees and landscape features that are located within the public right-of-way and adjacent to roadways in urban environments are often perceived by transportation officials as a safety risk. Tree plantings may be limited or prohibited by public works or transportation professionals due to concerns. But there are many community benefits that result from having roadside landscapes. Armed with that information, advocates of urban forestry are encouraging roadside plantings that balance transportation mobility, accessibility needs, public welfare, and community livability.
Trees and Transportation [exit DNR]
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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