One week from today! Emerald Ash Borer Municipal Update

One week from today! Emerald Ash Borer Municipal Update

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Maine Forest Service

One week until the DACF update- register now to be eligible for pesticide and forestry credits. Please bring your questions for our guests!


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,
Forestry Credit, pending approval

Register!