The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider
An electronic newsletter of breaking news and valuable information for the Urban Forest community in Wisconsin and beyond.
Removal of EAB infested ash trees
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August 22, 2008
This issue's contents:
Special Feature
In the News
Emerald Ash Borer
- Editorial: No to Scorched Earth -Journal Sentinel Online
- Girding for War with the Ash Borer - Wisconsin State Journal
- Residents Question Experts on Ash Borer -Journal Sentinel Online
- Rare Wasp & EAB -Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, Canada
- Ash Borer Likely to Bring Con Artist Infestation -The Capital Times
- Ash Tree Killer will be Costly -Postcrescent.com
- Firewood Restrictions -Spooneronline.com
- Invasive Beetle Could Take 1 in 4 City Trees -LaCrosseTribune.com
- EAB Quarantine Grows - GreenBayPressgazette.com
- Ash Borer Focus Turns to Control -Milwuakee Journal Sentinel
- Beloit Response to EAB - BeliotDailyNews.com
Tools For Your Job
- September 15th Deadline for USDA State & Private Forestry Grants
- South Central & Southeast Regions Forest Pest Update
- Homeowner Guide to Emerald Ash Borer Pesticide Treatments
- UW-Extension Plant Clinic Update
- Northeast Region Forest Pest Update
- West Central Region Forest Pest Update
- ISA Today
- Tree Stability Analysis Testing Tools and Techniques
Conferences & Seminars
- Tree Rigging & Removal Course
- Landscape Below Ground Conference
- NeighborWoods Month Webcast - August 28
- Rising From the Ashes - Furniture From Lost Trees
- More Conferences & Seminars
EAB Stories Shared. . .Lessons Learned - Removal
This is the fourth 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.
“City crews were set up and trained mostly for tree trimming not removal. They only did 10 removals a year before EAB.”
EAB Removal [PDF, 194KB] Full series
Asian Longhorned Beetle Detected In Illinois - Chicagotribune.com
After nearly five years in the clear, Illinois insect experts are bracing for the possibility of a new infestation of Asian longhorned beetles. Scientists confirmed that a single specimen discovered in the parking lot of a Deerfield, IL shopping mall was the distinctive tree-killing bug.
Editorial: No to Scorched Earth -Journal Sentinel Online
The battle against the ash borer has arrived in Wisconsin, and state officials have adopted a management plan that has more hope of success than the failed federal policies that have so far been unable to halt the march of the invasive pest. The state plan may not succeed; not much has, so far. But officials are being flexible in their thinking and appear to be doing their best against a stubborn foe.
Girding for War with the Ash Borer - Wisconsin State Journal
The insect has no natural predators, but experts hope to come up with some or with a pesticide that works.
Residents Question Experts on Ash Borer -Journal Sentinel Online
Residents, woodland owners, municipal foresters, arborists, loggers, firewood dealers and others met with state agency experts to learn how emerald ash borer could affect their cherished trees, their budgets and their livelihoods.
Rare Wasp & EAB -Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, Canada
A rare species of sand wasp found in Windsor is being used to combat the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer, which has killed more than 20 million ash trees in North America. The wasp colony was dug up earlier this summer by researchers at the University of Guelph and trucked to different areas of the province.
Rare species of sand wasp and EAB [exit DNR]
Ash Borer Likely to Bring Con Artist Infestation -The Capital Times
Now that the emerald ash borer has been found in two Wisconsin counties, the State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is warning that the next invasive species likely to come to Wisconsin will be door-to-door con artists.
Ash Tree Killer will be Costly -Post Crescent
If you have an ash tree in your yard — and chances are fairly good that you do — enjoy it while you can. It is only a matter of time before the emerald ash borer, which was found two weeks ago in Washington and Ozaukee counties, makes its way to the Fox Cities, an expert said Saturday
Firewood Restrictions -Spooner Online
Now that emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found in Wisconsin, visitors to state parks, forests, and other state properties should expect additional firewood restrictions. “The very best thing to do is to buy firewood locally, and use it all up during your camping trip,” said Andrea Diss-Torrance, Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Firewood Restrictions [exit DNR]
Invasive Beetle Could Take 1 in 4 City Trees -LaCrosseTribune.com
A tiny insect recently discovered in two Wisconsin counties could wipe out nearly a quarter of La Crosse’s trees if it gets this far.
EAB Quarantine Grows - GreenBayPressgazette.com
Timber, firewood and ash nursery stock are among the materials banned from being moved out of Washington and Ozaukee counties after the emerald ash borer was found there. The quarantine came as a result of Monday's announcement by the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer that an invasive green beetle, the ash borer, had been found in dying ash trees in Ozaukee County.
Ash Borer Focus Turns to Control -Milwuakee Journal Sentinel
The threat of emerald ash borer has hung over Wisconsin in recent years. Now that it’s here, what should you do? Professionals say no treatments are certain; homeowners still have some options. Insecticides on the market have shown mixed results in protecting ash trees from being killed by the insect, but some new products and techniques offer encouraging results.
Beloit Response to EAB
After an infestation of emerald ash borers was confirmed in Ozaukee County late last week, Beloit city officials are making sure they are prepared for a similar situation here.
September 15th Deadline for USDA State & Private Forestry Grants
Wisconsin DNR has recently received guidance for the next round of the 2009 State & Private Forestry Grant Proposals from the USDA Forest Service. These 50-50 cost-share grants are for projects with large-scale impact towards achieving Forest Service goals in the areas of urban forestry, forest stewardship, fire and forest health. There are two funding categories: large projects with a minimum federal share of $200,000 and smaller projects with a minimum federal share of $20,000.
While the state can directly apply for this funding, other organizations can also apply through the Wisconsin DNR Forestry Division. Pre-proposals from Wisconsin must be submitted to DNR Forestry no later than September 15, 2008.
South Central & Southeast Regions Forest Pest Update
Topics in this update:
- Emerald Ash Borer update
- White ash dieback and mortality in Richland County
- Ash bark beetle overwintering galleries
- Gypsy Moth update
- Sawflies on hickory
- Elm flea weevil
- Oak timberworm
- Tamarack hit hard by Larch Casebearer
- Japanese beetle skeltonizing leaves
- Elm sawfly feeding on willow
- Jumping oak gall
- Hemlock Woolly adelgid survey
- Beech bark disease survey
- Bacterial leaf scorch survey
- A water-soluble fungicide now available for Annosum
SCR &SER Pest Update [PDF, 600KB]
Homeowner Guide to Emerald Ash Borer Pesticide Treatments
UW-Extension Wisconsin Garden Facts XHT 1181 has been recently revised by Dr. R. Chris Williamson, UW Entomology.
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
Northeast Region Forest Pest Update
Since Emerald Ash Borer was recently identified in Wisconsin it has generated a lot of news so this month's pest update has been broken into 2 segments: one on EAB and one on all of the rest of the insect/disease issues out there. Linda Williams
- The EAB update has the following topics:
- EAB Identified in Wisconsin
- Second Location Identified in Wisconsin
- Four-County Quarantine Established
- How quickly will things begin to happen?
- Press Release Information available
- Wisconsin’s EAB Response Plan
- How big is the infestation?
- Firewood Affected by the Quarantine
- Insecticide Treatments for Individual Trees
- Don’t be taken advantage of!
- Reporting EAB
- EAB News From Other States
- EAB in the US
- And the regular pest update will cover the following:
- Insects:
- Ash Leaf Curl Aphid
- Asian Longhorned Beetle
- EAB Fun Videos
- European Elm Flea Weevil
- Fall Webworm
- Greenstriped Mapleworm
- Gypsy Moth Season Winds Down
- Gypsy Moth Program Training
- Lacebugs
- Rose Chafers
- Other:
- Dark Fishing Spider
- Fly Ball
- Diseases:
- Annosum Root Rot Control Option
- Botryosphaeria Canker
- Beech Bark Disease Surveys
West Central Region Forest Pest Update
Pest Update by Todd Lanigan
Topics Covered:
- Insects:
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Asian Long Horned Beetle
- Gypsy Moth
- Diseases:
- Beech Bark Disease
ISA Today
Your source for the latest information and updates from the International Society of Arboriculture.
Tree Stability Analysis Testing Tools and Techniques
Dr. R. Bruce Allison will be instructing a new course at UW-Madison. The course, "Tree Stability Analysis Testing Tools and Techniques" is within special topics of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. Course number is 375. It meets for 8 weeks every Wednesday starting Sept 3 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at Babcock 119.
Enroll as a special student and sign up for the course.
Dr. Allison can be contacted at RBruce@AllisonTree.com.
Tree Rigging & Removal Course
Milwaukee Area Technical College is offering a Tree Rigging & Removal Course (Course: Hort-190-001).
Designed for arborists with or without climbing skills, this course presents a unique opportunity for students to practice rigging and removal techniques in a safe, no-rush environment. Students will become proficient in using chainsaws, ropes, lowering devices, blocks, and more. Students will develop the ability to assess and implement removal strategies and techniques based on site conditions and hazards. 75% of class time is spent in the field analyzing and performing removals. The International Society of Arboriculture video series The Art and Science of Practical Rigging is used for background information. Guest rigging and removal experts assist at all field rigging locations.
Instructor: Mike Wendt (the 7th time as instructor) Course: Hort 190-001
Credits: 2 cr. (ISA Certified Arborist CEU's available!) Cost: $235.88
Dates: 7 Fridays between August 29 and Oct. 10. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Break for lunch given)
Text: The Art and Science of Practical Rigging Peter S. Donzelli and Sharon J. Lilly.
ISA Publications, Champaign, IL 2001 (available for about $20).
Contact: Mike Wendt (262-238-2332) or wendtm@matc.edu for details or questions!
Note: Space is limited to a maximum of 12 students only. Sign up today, as it fills quickly!
Landscape Below Ground Conference
The third Landscape Below Ground conference will be held at Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL (30 miles west of Chicago) October 6-8, 2008. This conference provides the most comprehensive focus on tree root development in urban soils.
NeighborWoods Month Webcast - August 28
National NeighborWoods Month is a united campaign to celebrate trees and raise awareness for the value of urban forests. During October, tree groups across the U.S. will engage thousands of volunteers in stewardship events and educational programs, communicating a shared message that trees are essential to the health and livability of communities. Last year, NeighborWoods Month staged 235 events in 62 cities, engaging over 15,000 volunteers in hands-on service to care for city forests.
Join this special webcast to learn how NeighborWoods Month can help you unite local efforts under a national banner to gain greater attention and leverage resources. Also come hear about this year's event tools and how to use them with your community partners to expand your city's celebration of NeighborWoods Month in 2008.
NeighborWoods Month [exit DNR]
Rising From the Ashes - Furniture From Lost Trees
The Chicago Furniture Designers Association and the Morton Arboretum have organized an exhibition featuring fine furniture made with ash wood from trees killed by EAB. The exhibition titled Rising From the Ashes: Furniture From Lost Trees will travel around Illinois this fall through the Spring of 2009. Its focus is to reclaim and reuse urban wood that would otherwise be sent through the chipper. It is also a great opportunity to educate the public about EAB and the issues with urban wood waste.
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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