Emerald Ash Borer Program March 20, 2012, Dru Sabatello

Emerald Ash Borer in Arlington Heights Dru Sabatello Village Forester

Unique Situations Every town has different variables Funding Political issues Size Resources Urban forest # of ash trees There is not one correct answer

Pictures After BeforeFort Wayne, Indiana

Continued….Ash trees before removal Same street 2 years later

Treatment Options Trunk Spray SoilInjection Trunk Injection

People’s Choice Program Residents have choice to treat or not to treat their parkway ash tree(s) at their own expense Residents should select vendors based on the following criteria: Required by law to be insured and possess a Pesticide License Suggested to employ Certified Arborists and be in business at least 5 years Forestry Unit will work closely with program participants

People’s Choice Program (cont.) Please notify the Forestry Unit if you are treating your parkway ash tree Arlington Heights Forestry Unit 847-368-5848 EAB Mailbox eab@vah.com Call Forestry to see if you have a parkway ash tree or check out the Village-wide Ash map on www.vah.com We are here to help you!!! Please call us with questions

Ribbons Forestry Unit has been putting up ribbons (green & pink) on parkway ash trees Only for awareness and identification purposes Does not mean those trees will be removed or that they are infested

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Forestry Unit

Viability Treatment may not be recommended if: Tree has more than 50% canopy loss 2 or more signs/symptoms of EAB are present Tree is deemed hazardous Non-EAB related issues Poor structure Storm damage This is a subjective decision so opinions may vary!

TreatmentNotification Form Available online http://www.vah.com/ departments/public_w orks/default.aspx Fill out after tree(s) treated and return to Public Works Building or email to eab@vah.com

Additional Resources Village of Arlington Heights Forestry Unit http://www.vah.com/ Illinois Department of Agriculture http://www.agr.state.il.us/eab/index.php Emerald Ash Borer Information Website http://emeraldashborer.info/ Arlington Heights Forestry Unit 847-368-5848 EAB Mailbox eab@vah.com

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