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Community Trees Program & Forest Pest Outreach August 30, 2012

Community Trees Program & Forest Pest Outreach August 30, 2012. Andrea Dierich Morton Arboretum adierich@mortonarb.org. What is a Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator?. A person who provides information on invasive species of national concern across the state of Illinois.

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Community Trees Program & Forest Pest Outreach August 30, 2012

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  1. Community Trees Program & Forest Pest OutreachAugust 30, 2012 Andrea Dierich Morton Arboretum adierich@mortonarb.org

  2. What is a Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator? A person who provides information on invasive species of national concern across the state of Illinois.

  3. Asian Longhorned Beetle Survey Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is a forest pest of concern in Illinois due to the damage and ultimate death this pest causes to host trees. Early detection of ALB is important as infestations can be eradicated or minimized using various control strategies resulting in lower program and management costs.

  4. Asian Longhorned Beetle Survey • Self- identified volunteers • 1 day of dedication • 2.5 hours of directed training • Identification of host species • Identification of signs and symptoms • Effects and rational behind survey

  5. Asian Longhorned Beetle Survey

  6. What is the Community Trees Program? We are the exterior working program of the Arboretum providing outreach, research, information and services at-large to any interested group on trees and the urban forest.

  7. Who do we work with? • Individuals • Professionals • Communities • Industries • Agencies … And More!

  8. Community Trees Program Our program direction comes from people like you! • Workshops (Technical and Educational) • Assistance with Community Outreach • Quarterly Newsletters & E-Updates • Arbor Day programming • Webinar Series

  9. Community Trees Program Publications • EAB Homeowner Brochure • Wood Utilization • EAB Community Guide (Coming Soon) • Replacement Tree List (Coming Soon) • Regional Tree Census (Coming Soon)

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