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DoomsdaysCW<p>So, I heard back from <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MDIFW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MDIFW</span></a> about <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EAB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EAB</span></a> in our area. Apparently, my town is one that was recently identified to have Emerald Ash Borer outbreaks. They gave me information about treating the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreenAsh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GreenAsh</span></a> trees (or taking them down), and an arborist friend of mine down the road was recommended to deal with infested trees. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MDOT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MDOT</span></a> may be responsible for taking down the ones by the road that are too far gone, but I'll let them know that there's someone nearby who they could hire to do that. I'll be talking to the neighbors who have the tree that might be saved about pesticide application. The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WhiteAsh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WhiteAsh</span></a> tree by the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SacoRiver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SacoRiver</span></a> (which I don't think is infected), would be tricky to deal with, since pesticides could get into the river (though it's not like the Saco is potable water anyways -- but still. And it flows into the ocean). Anyhow, I have a plan of action. I'll provide updates on the trees as needed.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CitizenScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CitizenScience</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EmeraldAshBorer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EmeraldAshBorer</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InvasiveSpecies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InvasiveSpecies</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Stewardship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Stewardship</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/YorkCountyMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YorkCountyMaine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AshTree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AshTree</span></a> update. I went down to the Saco River and positively identified a White Ash tree that might *not* have <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EAB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EAB</span></a> (Emerald Ash Borer). It did have a lot of invasive vines choking it out (Oriental Bittersweet being one), so I did my best to cut and remove the vines. The tree also had some sprouty bits emerging. Not sure what that means. I'm wondering if I could safely remove those and get them to root, but I'll leave them alone until I find out. I still have to report the infected Green Ash trees down the street to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MDIFW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MDIFW</span></a>, and find out what should be done with them (not on our property, but a parcel that's about to be developed). I want to make sure the owners know to how to dispose of them safely without spreading more EAB.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CitizenScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CitizenScience</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EmeraldAshBorer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EmeraldAshBorer</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InvasiveSpecies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InvasiveSpecies</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Stewardship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Stewardship</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>So, I identified two of the nearby <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AshTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AshTrees</span></a> -- they are both green ash -- and both of them are not doing well. I saw evidence of something digging holes into them, but not 100% certain it's <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EAB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EAB</span></a>. I'll be taking another picture when it's sunny to send off to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MDIFW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MDIFW</span></a> for positive ID. A friend said there might be two more nearby that are in better shape. Checking those out later this week...</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EmeraldAshBorer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EmeraldAshBorer</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InvasiveSpecies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InvasiveSpecies</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CitizenScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CitizenScience</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Stewardship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Stewardship</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheTrees</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>How To Identify Black <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AshTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AshTrees</span></a>: A Beginner's Guide.</p><p>May 29, 2023 </p><p>Difficulty - Advanced </p><p>by Rob Smith Rob Smith</p><p>Ash trees are a popular choice for landscaping and are commonly found in parks, streets, and in backyards. But not all ash trees are the same. If you are trying to identify a black ash tree, you need to know what sets it apart from other species of ash trees.</p><p><a href="https://shuncy.com/article/black-ash-tree-identification" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">shuncy.com/article/black-ash-t</span><span class="invisible">ree-identification</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Biodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TreeIdentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TreeIdentification</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EAB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EAB</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EmeraldAshBorer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EmeraldAshBorer</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AshTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AshTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheSacred" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheSacred</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheTrees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheForests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheForests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PreservingTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PreservingTheForest</span></a></p>
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