emerald ash borer

When EAB is identified in a new area the conversations quickly turn to, “what do we do with all of the wood?” While it is a daunting question, communities can prepare themselves for the abundance of wood waste. This session will discuss the development of community response plans for utilizing urban wood waste generated as a result of EAB.

2016 marked the discovery of emerald ash borer in Nebraska. How way it discovered? What has been the reaction of community members and leaders in Omaha? This session will discuss what to expect the first year you find emerald ash bore in a community.

Insecticide options have greatly expanded during the past decade. There are a wide range of chemicals and delivery systems available to homeowners, tree care companies and community forestry departments to help manage this insect. This session will cover the various options available and how to decide what is the best approach for different situations.

Emerald ash borer was first discovered in Minnesota near the border between Saint Paul and Minneapolis on May 14th, 2009. This year marks the eighth year since EAB was found in the Twin Cities, and perhaps twice that in terms of arrival of the insect. Management strategies in Minneapolis have evolved over the past 11 years since development of an EAB Preparedness Plan. This presentation will provide a practical perspective of EAB management in an urban setting that will include contentious issues such as widespread tree replacement and pesticide use, as well as successes and failures of the program

Emerald ash borer (EAB) was first discovered in Boulder in 2013. This session will cover how Boulder has responded to the infestation during the past four years. The discussion will cover what they though worked best and what they might have changed.

What happens if we don’t remove trees killed by emerald ash borer? Unlike cottonwoods and other trees that may stand for decades after dying, ashes killed by emerald ash borer soon become unstable and brittle. This means that communities must take prompt action to remove emerald ash borer killed trees before the trees become a hazard to people and property. This session will cover the management of these dead trees.

Alec Charais from Bailey Nurseries joins Tom to talk about Endless Summer Hydrangeas, including the all-new 'BloomStruck' variety. Plus, an update on Tom's garden and answers to your gardening questions!

Mark Faunce, past president of the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association, joins Tom to talk about Noble Trees and the threats they're facing, particularly Emerald Ash Borer.

The deer are hungry! Tom talks about what to do if deer have been visiting (and eating) your garden. Plus, answers to your early spring gardening questions.

The University of Maine's Lois Stack returns to the show to talk about the effects of the Polar Vortex on your garden, downy mildew, seed starting and more.

Tom encourages you to be on the lookout for Emerald Ash Borer, a devastating insect that is on the way to Maine. Plus, answers to your questions about impatiens, underused spring plants and more.

Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Native American involvement in protecting key natural resource Program Topic: Wabnaki Basket Making and Maine’s Brown Ash Trees Key Discussion Points: ·What is the historical significance of baskets and basket making in Wabnaki Culture? ·What were early interactions between Wabnaki people and European settlers and how did baskets figure into later economic and cultural relationships in the 20th Century? ·Tell the story of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance and the role it is playing to celebrate and support basketmaking as part of today’s Wabnaki culture and economy. ·Brown Ash trees provide the primary material for basketmaking. How are individual trees selected? Describe the process of creating basket-making material. ·What is the status of Brown Ash trees in Maine? Difference from White and other ash? ·What is the threat from an insect called the Emerald Ash Borer … what do we know about the insect, its life cycle and it’s likely / potential impact on Maine’s brown ash resources? ·How does the emerald ash borer “move” and expand its range from Michigan, New York and Quebec? What environmental factors are behind its spread? ·What are the goals of the Sustainability Solutions Initiative project on Brown Ash and how is your team and partners approaching the work? ·What are some of the ways to limit the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer in to Maine? ·What is needed in the way of education? ·What policies are in place and what more is needed to limit the spread of ash borer? ·What additional research is needed into the problem? ·Are Wabanaki people exploring alternative resources, or thinking of ways to stockpile brown ash in any way to soften the potential impact of emerald ash borers? ·What most excites you about this project, and do you find hope in working as part of a larger collaboration? ·What would you hope a young Wabnaki basketmaker in 2030 would say about your work today? Guests: Darren Ranco, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of Native American Research University of Maine Coleen Teerling, Maine Forest Service Butch Jacobs, Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance Call In Program: Yes

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