Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns
DACF Update for Cities and Towns
Monday, December 4, 2023, 10:30 AM-Noon
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will host guest speakers and provide an update for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on the known status of emerald ash borer in Maine, current state efforts, municipal opportunities as well as updates on other insects and diseases affecting forests and trees.
Agenda
Brief Introduction, Jan Santerre, Maine Forest Service
Timing Considerations for The Treatment of Emerald Ash Borer, Jeff Gillis, WellTree, Inc
Lessons Learned: Considerations for Managing Emerald Ash Borer and Ash Trees in Municipalities, Cliff Sadof, Purdue University Cooperative Extension
Maine Perspective: Working With Cities And Towns On Ash Management, Tom Ford, The Davey Tree Expert Company
Department Emerald Ash Borer Update, Gary Fish and Mike Parisio, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Wrap up, Jan Santerre, Maine Forest Service
Continuing education credits: Licensed Pesticide Applicator: 1.0, pending approval.
Forestry Credit, pending approval
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