Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns
DACF Update for Cities and Towns
Monday, May 5, 2025 10:30 AM-Noon
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will provide updates for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on the known status of emerald ash borer in Maine. We will cover the perspectives of several parties with the recent detection of emerald ash borer on Mount Desert Island and review what your community can do. We hope to see you there!
Agenda
Brief Introduction – Jan Santerre, Maine Forest Service
Acadia National Park’s Preparations and Response to Emerald Ash Borer – Jesse Wheeler, Acadia National Park
Emerald Ash Borer from the Bangor Perspective – Sophia Cameron, University of Maine and Ben Arruda, City of Bangor
Emerald Ash Borer State Updates – Mike Parisio and Jan Santerre, Maine Forest Service
Wrap Up – Jan Santerre
Continuing education credits: Licensed pesticide applicator, Maine Licensed Professional Forester, pending.
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