Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns
DACF Update for Cities and Towns
Monday, August 26, 2024 10:30 AM-Noon
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will host a guest speaker on oak wilt disease from the State of New York and provide an update for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on the known status of emerald ash borer in Maine, and updates on other insects and diseases affecting Maine’s forests and trees.
Agenda:
Brief Introduction – Jan Santerre, Urban and Community Forestry, Maine Forest Service
Oak Wilt Response in New York – Rob Cole, New York Oak Wilt Coordinator
Maine Forest Service Summer Forest Health Conditions Updates – Allison Kanoti, Forest Health and Monitoring, Maine Forest Service
Wrap up – Jan Santerre, Urban and Community Forestry, Maine Forest Service
Continuing education credits: Licensed Pesticide Applicator, 1.0; Maine Licensed Professional Forester, 1.5.
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