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Logistics of an EAB Plan. 2010 Minnesota Community Preparedness Workshops. Why Update the City Ordinance?. Old D.E.D and Oak Wilt ordinances reference State Statute Chapter 18 (Dept. of Agriculture) Should reference State Statute Chapter 89 (DNR) New Constitutional and case laws
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Logistics of an EAB Plan 2010 Minnesota Community Preparedness Workshops
Why Update the City Ordinance? • Old D.E.D and Oak Wilt ordinances reference State Statute Chapter 18 (Dept. of Agriculture) • Should reference State Statute Chapter 89 (DNR) • New Constitutional and case laws • To accommodate management of EAB, risk trees, and invasive species (e.g. buckthorn) • Move towards a basic “landscape health” ordinance
Updating Your Ordinance • What’s in Your Current Ordinance? • What is defined as a nuisance? • Who is responsible for implementing tasks? • What You Should Change • Include EAB • Possibly redefine nuisance • Possible responsibility shifts • Identify symptoms of EAB
Considerations • City Trees (Public) • Treatment options, if any • Proper Removal and Disposal • Replacement / “Pre-forestation” • Private Trees • Proper Disposal How do you unify your efforts for public and private trees?
Outreach For a list of outreach materials available from various agencies, see section 8 of the manual
Outreach Potential Methods • Mailings • Billing Inserts • Public Meetings • Signs • Yard • Billboard • Marque • Streaming Videos • Websites • Public Places • Public Access Channels • Displays • City Hall • Nature Centers • Community Centers
Outreach Minneapolis door hanger 5 days prior to tree removal Example of EAB Utility Billing Insert
Outreach Examples Public Meetings Involve Local Community Groups
Outreach Examples Billboards
Outreach Examples http://shannongilley.com/assets/movies/eabFinal.360.mp4
Outreach Examples 8.5” x 11” Poster Yard Sign 1” x 2” Tent Card
Outreach Examples Community Websites
Community Partners or Partnering Communities? Sharing Resourcesis one way to increase your community capacity.
More Community Resources Located on this website. http://www.mntreesource.com
Communication • Determine the plan for communication • Target contact groups • Intended Message • Showcase the community’s preparedness • Develop a local EAB Team • *Is there a normal protocol your community follows?
Communication • First Detectors • Master Gardeners • Master Naturalists • Woodland Advisors • Train the Trainer • Tree Care Advisors