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Emerald Ash Borer: 2003 vs. 2013
We are just past the 10-year mark since the discovery of emerald ash borer (EAB), so where are we at? What has changed in the past 10 years in terms of our understanding the insect, the management tools arborists have available to them, and the public perception of this pr....
Trends in land clearing and ROW work
While private development clearing has decreased, right-of-way work has been on the rise, as have the demands for companies to do their work with enhanced environmental sensitivity.....
New Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Infestations
In Minneapolis, an new infestation has been confirmed in Lakewood Cemetery which is located on the southeastern shore of Lake Calhoun. Specifically, the infested trees were located on the east side of the cemetery near the intersection of King’s Highway and 38th Str....
SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT NOTIFICATION
Date: April 30, 2013
Subject: ENDING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the METRO, SOUTHEAST, and SOUTH FROST ZONES
POSTING UPDATE
The ENDING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the SOUTHEAST and METRO FROST ZONES will be Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:01 AM.....
Safety Recall Notice for Stihl Customers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, STIHL Incorporated is recalling certain STIHL Yard Power Tools with Toolless Fuel Caps . STIHL Dealers sold these products throughout the United States.
Answers to frequently asked questions concerning ....
Chipper Choices
A look at the factors to focus on when choosing a machine, including the need (or not) for more horsepower, durability, cost over time, and special features.....
More Hope for Elms
Research published March 14, 2013 reports a new and important development relative to our understanding of one of the strains of the DED fungus. In this case, researchers have mapped the genome of Ophiostoma ulmi . ....
Why you should care about taxonomy
Are scientific names useful to the practicing arborist, or are they simply a way to sound smart about trees to your friends?....
Tree Risk Assessment
Being able to tell a homeowner, landlord or public/private organization which one of their trees might be a "hazard" and why is important, but equally, and perhaps even more important, is that each and every member of those tree crews, all "field personnel,&....
Are You Prepared to Manage EAB?
Although it hasn’t been in the news on a regular basis since being discovered in Minnesota in 2009, emerald ash borer (EAB; Agrilus planipennis ) continues to be a serious threat to Minnesota’s ash trees. On February 12, some of the leading researchers and pra....
Minneapolis Named One of the 10 Best U.S. Cities for Urban Forest
The City of Lakes may also be referred to as the “City of Trees” after Minneapolis was recently named as one of the 10 best U.S. cities for urban forests by conservation organization American Forests.
The cities were chosen among the 50 most populous citie....
Tools & Techniques: Modern Rope Choices
Rope choices available at this time, along with the constant evolution and development of new/reconfigured cordages, gives climbers and tree crews an amazing variety of ropes to choose from for whichever particular job situation they're confronted with. Having lots of opti....
New Tree Trimmer Ordinance for the City of Saint Paul
Tree owners in Saint Paul and their trees have new protections in the recently passed ordinance regulating tree trimmers in the city. The ordinance will help ensure that licensed tree trimmers carry adequate insurance and follow recommended professional pruning standards.&n....
EAB in Minnesota
Although widespread damage hasn’t yet been experienced in Minnesota, don’t be fooled. Experience has shown the consequences of EAB for our forests and communities will be widespread and significant. It takes time for insect populations to reach epidemic level....
Emerald Ash Borer & Your Community
As research continues to inform us about the intricacies of EAB and EAB management, new information is becoming available on a regular basis including a new resource developed by the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois entitled Emerald Ash Borer & Your Community.....
Managing Woody Plants in Winter
As the winter season is now upon us, tree care can become a more complicated task. Winter storms make trees not only susceptible to damage, but also death. Here we will examine the havoc winter storms can cause, as well as how to treat the resulting problems.....
Hope for Elms
Researchers at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario have recently reported success in propagating elm trees that are nearly 100 years old and appear to be resistant to DED. An important outcome of this research involves the development of a simple and effective pro....
Drought-stressed trees face race to adapt
A recent study published in the science journal "Nature" has concluded that many more trees are vulnerable to drought stress than previously thought. A majority of trees studied operate very close to their hydraulic threshold, taking on just enough water to survi....
Northern Green Expo 2013: Tree Care Seminar Highlights
Arborist and Tree Care Seminar Highlights
To view the entire schedule-at-a-glance and seminar descriptions for the sessions below, visit the new interactive schedule online at www.NorthernGreenExpo.org .
Diagnosing Tree Heal....
Maximizing the Benefits of Trees
A number of studies published within the past four years, including a group of studies led by Geoffrey Donovan of the Pacific Northwest Research Station (USDA Forest Service) in Portland, Oregon, have added to the growing body of evidence supporting a variety of benefits l....
Next tree threat could be Asian long-horned beetle, Minneapolis foresters fear
Because the beetle lives deep inside of the tree, the only way to stop it is to remove all of the trees in the infected area, says Ralph Sievert, director of forestry for the park and recreation board. His department is in charge of all the trees along the boulevards and in....
Working Around Wires
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published their newest information on industry deaths for 2010, reporting that over 1 million people were employed in the shrub and tree service industry and 76 lost their lives due to electrocution. How many deaths were avoidable? Prob....
Winter Pruning
There is a common misconception among homeowners that winter is a poor time to prune trees and shrubs. Actually, for the majority of trees and woody shrubs in most growing areas, winter pruning is beneficial. Furthermore, for four specific reasons, winter is a good time to ....
Movin' On Up: Understanding uptake and translocation of chemicals
The term “uptake” refers to treatments being absorbed into tree through various parts of the tree -- most commonly though the roots, bark, foliage or by injection. Translocation, then, is the movement and distribution of those chemicals within the tree. Many fa....
Open Forum on EAB
Minnesota EAB Community Preparedness Summits are coming to a location near you with seven locations statewide.....
Your Workers' Comp Insurance Formula Is Changing
In January 2013, the National Council for Compensation Insurance will modify its formula for calculating experience modifications. The new formula distinctly incents employers to be more assiduous about managing work injury risk. Some employers won't be happy that their pr....
Top Trends In Tree Care
Four key trends are helping shape the tree care industry for the next several years: technology, non-pros, emerald ash borer and drought.....
Emerald ash borer found at Fort Snelling course
An emerald ash borer infestation confirmed Wednesday at the Fort Snelling Golf Club is the state's first new discovery of the destructive tree pest in 2012, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said. A forestry employee of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, whic....
Electrical Hazards
Tree care crews work in a variety of environments: urban, rural, suburban and sometimes isolated, but all of these work sites will typically have one very important, and dangerous, item in common: electricity.....
Pine Insects
As a group, pines are versatile and appealing, and as such can become important plants in the landscape. Unfortunately, pines are often plagued by a number of damaging insects and related pests. Several insect species have great capacity to cause harm and limit the functio....
Revised Tree Planting Standards
The ANSI A300 standards focus on various aspects of woody plant management and have the potential to be of interest to all segments of the nursery and landscape industry. Just as the standards for nursery stock have been changed over the years to meet the needs of the nurse....
April bee die-off was not due to pesticides, study claims
A mass die-off of honeybees in April in Ohio was not due to pesticides, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.....
One Year Later: Storm Recovery in North Minneapolis
It has been just over a year since a tornado struck North Minneapolis, ripping down trees, power lines, and homes. We heard about the clean-up efforts at a Forum last summer; now learn how the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Tree Trust, and local neighborhood groups ....
Public Review Period for A300 standard revisions and new Part 8 standard
The revision of ANSI A300 Part 3 Supplemental Support Systems and the new ANSI A300 Part 8 Root Management are in public review from July 6 to August 20, 2012. The 30-day limited public review for the revision of ANSI A300 Part 7 IVM is also in public review from July 6 to ....
Arborists and HTC
Commercial arborist members of the MNLA are actively promoting a growing arboriculture program at Hennepin Technical College. Because of the big demand for tree care professionals, member companies are investing time and a modest amount of finances to promote the program to....
Dutch Elm Disease: Then and Now
It can probably be claimed, with little objection of hyperbole, that introduction of Dutch elm disease (DED) to Europe and North America is the most significant event in the history of urban forestry. Sounds lofty to say, but think about it; it affected everything from the ....
Other cities seek advice from Fort Wayne arborist on ash borer dilemma
Tinkel has been a key asset in illustrating what the borer can do to a community’s trees – and budget – for places just being introduced to the pest. Tinkel admits that some communities simply don’t want to believe the problem will be so pervasive a....
DOL orders $478,000 payment in back wages
Judge Susan Richard Nelson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has entered a consent judgment against a Shakopee-based tree care and landscape company. The judgment orders payment of back wages and liquidated damages in the amount of $478,000 to 57 cur....
Branch Managers: The Foundation of Tree Work
Sadly, the player on a tree team that most often has the greatest effect on whether a job is profitable and safe or not, is also often the most underpaid, under appreciated, and verbally and/or emotionally abused on that same team.....
Economic Analysis Examines Ash Tree Removal, Pesticide Options
A new study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology proffers an economic analysis of management options to help decision makers prepare for likely future infestations.....
10 Tips to Avoid a DOL Wage & Hour Investigation
Knock, knock ... Surprise! Believe it or not, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) does not require an investigator to previously announce the scheduling of a wage & hour investigation. The investigator has sufficient latitude to initiate unannounced wage & hour i....
Substance Abuse in the Workplace Is a Safety Hazard
April is Substance Abuse Awareness month, so it is a good time to review the hazards of using various illegal and legal substances on the job. First of all, be aware that most substance abusers are employed, so drug abuse is very much a workplace hazard. You also need to k....
MDA Announces New Formalized Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
Any material that might contain EAB, such as firewood, ash logs, ash bark chips, etc., is consider a “regulated article” and cannot be moved out of an emerald ash borer quarantine. The only way to move these regulated articles out of an EAB quarantine is to rec....
Vibrant Cities and Urban Forests report available
The Vibrant Cities Report presents a new framework for understanding the benefits of urban and community forestry. It offers a cohesive statement for what urban and community forestry means to our cities, establishes a vision, highlights emerging trends, and culminates wit....
The Aftermath of Imprelis®
Read the full report in the MNLA Foundation's "Research for the Real World" series.....
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