Join Tawny Simisky, UMass Extension Entomologist, Rick Harper, UMass Extension Associate Professor, Ken Gooch and Nicole Keleher, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation Forest Health Program, Phil Lewis, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service PPQ, and Mollie Freilicher, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation Urban and Community Forestry Program, for a field day devoted to the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB). The morning will begin with a classroom-style overview of ash tree and EAB identification and status, as well as insect monitoring and management options. The remainder of the program will include on-site visitation of the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary to view ash trees and EAB infestations. Trapping demonstrations and tips to carry out community tree inventories to detect and manage ash trees will also occur. This training is designed for arborists, tree wardens/urban foresters, municipal officials, landscapers, land managers, landowners and tree enthusiasts.
Co-sponsored by UMass Extension, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Mass Audubon.
Registration
Preregistration required – space is limited to 60 participants; cost is a reduced $25 per person, thanks to funding support provided by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and meeting space provided by Mass Audubon. Lunch will be on your own but morning coffee and snacks will be provided.
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| 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM | Welcoming Remarks - Tom Lautzenheiser, Regional Scientist, Mass Audubon |
| 9:15 AM |
Background & Overview: Ash Trees and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) |
| 9:45 AM | An Update on EAB in Massachusetts Ken Gooch & Nicole Keleher, Forest Health Program, MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation This presentation will discuss the current (known) distribution of EAB in MA and ongoing monitoring/ management techniques. |
| 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM |
Treatment Options for Protecting Ash Trees from EAB |
| 11:15 AM |
Ash and EAB in the Field: Identification, Inventory, & Trapping |
| 12:45 PM |
Q&A, Evaluations, Pesticide and Association Credits, & Adjourn |
Pesticide & Professional Credits
Three pesticide contact hours for categories 35, 36, and Applicators License available, valid for equivalent categories in all New England states. ISA, MCA, MCH, MCLP, and SAF credits requested.
