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Subject: 2/15: FREE workshop on ASH TREES/EMERALD ASH BORER
Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:18:09 -0500
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 -