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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