Text Box: Since we have received several calls and requests at the nature center, I have decided to pass on the following information about the Emerald Ash Borer. Please remember that all of Oakland, Shiawassee and Genesee Counties are under quarantine. No firewood may be removed from the county. Several local parks have requested you not even bring any wood into their parks without having it checked first. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Agrilus Planipennis Fairmaire, is an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. The adult beetles nibble on ash foliage but cause little damage. The larvae (the immature stage) feed on the inner bark of ash trees, disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients. Emerald Ash Borer probably arrived in the United States on solid wood packing material carried in cargo ships or airplanes originating in its native Asia. Text Box: Since its discovery, EAB has: Killed at least 8 million to 10 million ash trees in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Most of the devastation is in southeastern Michigan. Caused regulatory agencies to enforce quarantines (Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan) and fines to prevent potentially infested ash trees, logs or firewood from moving out of areas where EAB occurs. Cost municipalities, property owners, nursery operators and forest products industries tens of millions of dollars. How can you as a homeowner prevent the spread of EAB: Check your ash trees Don’t move firewood Text Box: How you can treat infected trees: Using insecticides to control EAB on ash trees is an option within the contiguous EAB quarantine counties in southeastern Michigan. If your tree is located within an area designated for eradication or suppression activities, it may be removed by regulatory agencies even if it has been treated. In those cases where government-ordered tree removals occur within the contiguous EAB quarantine counties, consideration will be given to ash trees treated by certified applicators utilizing methods and materials recommended by Michigan State University. If your ash trees are located outside of this area in Michigan or are in Indiana or Ohio, using insecticides may not be recommended. If you are not sure about the regulatory status of your area or whether you should consider insecticides, please contact your County Extension Office at (248) 858-0880. Text Box:

Holly Township Parks & Recreation Board

·  Joe Hutchins-Chairman

·  Nancy Hunter-Vice Chair

·  Beverly Lauinger-Secretary

·  Mary Blanchard-Commissioner

·  Fred Kenner-Commissioner

·  Rick Pratt-Commissioner

·  Harvey Sorensen-Commissioner

 

Upcoming Events

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Registration Form

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Naturalist Notes

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Softball

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Tree Recycling

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Kids Fun Page

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Schedule of Events

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December 2004 - February 2006

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Volume 6, Issue 1
Text Box: Family Fun Times Holly Township Parks & Recreation

Toni Brinker

Park & Recreation Director