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Emerald Ash Borer Tree Survey In Madison Begins Wednesday, February 28

The search for emerald ash borer in Wisconsin, and specifically in Madison, takes a new turn on Wednesday as state and local crews start felling ash trees in locations around Madison.  All tree locations are located either on a street right of way or in a city park (List of locations on bottom of page)

The City of Madison’s Forestry Section in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has developed an emerald ash borer (EAB) program of ongoing education, early detection, response and management plan. 

The tree survey work began on December 14, 2006.  DATCP’s plan is to fell approximately 1,400 ash trees statewide (sample trees) and check for signs of an EAB infestation. On another roughly 4,400 ash trees (detection trees), workers will remove a ring of bark around the base of the tree in a process called girdling, but leave those trees standing as “EAB bait” until they are taken down next fall and winter.  The girdled trees act as a lure, making it easier to detect the beetle if it’s in the area.

“Early detection of emerald ash borer will be key in stopping its spread,” said Marla Eddy, Madison City Forester, “The City of Madison Forestry Section is pleased to support the efforts of DATCP’s EAB Program with continuing public education and coordination of a local response plan.”

Emerald Ash Borer Reference Information

Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic beetle originally from Asia.  It was discovered in southeastern Michigan in July 2002.  There are now 5 million trees in SE Michigan dead or dying due to this beetle.

About 30% of Wisconsin’s and 20% of Madison’s street trees are ash.  In Madison, that adds up to about 20,000 ash trees.  The ash species was heavily planted after Dutch Elm Disease swept the city.  Ash was so popular within urban areas because they could withstand all urban types of conditions such as clay soils, road salt accumulation, and air pollution.

Website information
http://emeraldashborer.wi.gov
www.cityofmadison.com/parks

  DATCP Hotline:  1-800-462-2803

East Side Trees 

·          925 Walsh Rd. – L.F.T- 9” ash near guide cable- white dot on trunk

·          1021 Walsh Rd- C.F.T.- 8” ash under wires & near private trees- white dot on trunk

·          4249 Argosy Ct (<across from, vacant lot) -6” ash on curve- white dot on trunk

·          4249 Argosy Ct (<across from, vacant lot)- 9” ash on curve- white dot on trunk

·          5102 A Pflaum Rd –(Advance Concrete) 5” ash, 1st tree left of driveway- Pink “E” on trunk

·          5102 A Pflaum Rd –(Advance Concrete) 4” ash, 2nd tree left of driveway- Pink “E” on trunk

·          Olbrich Park Boat Launch- (10’ east of the driveway)- 6” ash, 25yds S of Atwood- (park tree) - white dot on trunk

·          Olbrich Park Boat Launch- (50yds east of the driveway)- 6” ash, 10’ off of sidewalk- (park tree) - white dot on trunk

·          Tenney Park (across from beach) –Sherman Ave & Marston Ave- 9” ash, 8’ E of Sherman Ave- (street tree)- white dot on trunk

·          Tenney Park (across from beach) –Sherman Ave & Marston Ave- 8” ash, 20yds E of Sherman Ave- (park tree)- white dot on trunk

·          1446 Wheeler Rd (<across from- behind Black Hawk Middle School) 7” ash under streetlight- white dot on trunk

·          1446 Wheeler Rd (<across from- behind Black Hawk Middle School) 8” ash along school property- white dot on trunk

·          2802 International Lane- L.F.T.- 6” ash, 2nd tree left of driveway- white dot on trunk

·          2702 International Lane- R.F.T.- 4” ash, 1st tree right of driveway- white dot on trunk

·          3700 Kinsman Blvd (on Bartillon Dr) 5” ash at Fed-Ex, 4th tree north of Kinsman- white dot on trunk

·          3700 Kinsman Blvd (on Bartillon Dr) 5” ash at Fed-Ex, 5th tree north of Kinsman- white dot on trunk

·          4665 Hayes Rd (<across from) 5 ˝ “ ash along woods- white dot on trunk

·          4665 Hayes Rd (<across from) 5 ˝ “ ash along woods- white dot on trunk

·          3925 Lien Rd (<across from, along park) 6” ash, 2nd tree SE of E Washington Ave- white dot on trunk

·          3925 Lien Rd (<across from, along park) 7” ash, next to telephone pole- white dot on trunk

 

 

West Side Trees

·          Olin-Turville Park - two park trees, one tree on both sides of Olin-Turville Court at the southern parking lot.

·          Olin-Turville Park - two park trees located between the northern parking lot and Wingra Creek.

·          Goodman Park - two park trees located on the north side of Wingra Creek Parkway along driveway.

·          Quann Park - one double trunked park tree located along Bram St. at the southwest corner of the tennis courts.  One stem will be removed and one girdled.

·          1100 Blk. Post Road - two street trees located on the south side of the street along the Reserve.

·          2900 Blk. Traceway Drive - two street trees located on the west side of the street along Aldo Leopold Park.

·          Elver Park - two park trees, one tree located on the west side of basketball court and one tree located near northwest corner of westerly parking lot.

·          Vilas Park - two park trees located between the bike path and Vilas Ave across from 2020 Vilas Ave.

 

 

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