2/15: FREE workshop on ASH TREES/EMERALD ASH BORER

Sandra Repp sjr37 at cornell.edu
Tue Feb 8 09:18:09 EST 2011


Know Your Ash: Planning for the Emerald Ash Borer
Tuesday, February 15, 7:00-8:30 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County

Do you have ash trees on your property? Are they healthy? Will the 
Emerald Ash Borer be a threat? This workshop will include information 
on ash identification, a review of
common ash diseases, and signs of Emerald Ash Borer.  Jeanne Grace, 
City of Ithaca Forestry Technician will provide an overview of the 
common ash species in our area and how to identify them.  Dr. George 
Hudler, Cornell Plant Pathologist specializing in woody plant 
diseases, will talk about ash dieback and decline. Mark Whitmore, 
Entomologist with the Dept of Natural Resources will talk about what 
to expect from Emerald Ash Borer and how to plan for the pest.  The 
workshop is free and open to the public.  Pre-registration is 
requested due to limited space at the Cooperative Extension building. 
Call 272-2292 to sign up.

AGENDA
7 PM - Welcome, intro to the purpose of the program - Monika Roth, CCE Tompkins
7:10 - Ash Identification - Jeanne Grace, Forestry Technician, City 
of Ithaca (20 Minutes)
7:30  - Ash tree diseases that impact their longevity and health - 
Dr. George Hudler, Cornell Plant Pathology (30 Minutes)
8:00 - Emerald Ash Borer - expected progress of the infestation, what 
to look for, actions to take/when.. - Mark Whitmore, Entomologist, Cornell
Natural Resources (30 minutes)
8:30 Q & A - 
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