Maybe you’ve seen this walking through the forest: an oak tree, green and normal-looking on the bottom, dead on top. Or this: A grand old black ash tree with a yellow ribbon tied around it, signaling that this tree has been selected for removal to prevent the spread of emerald ash borer.
There is a lot that our trees are facing due the insects and extreme weather, and those who work with trees are worried.
The Minnesota DNR’s forestry health program, working with the state Department of Agriculture and other partners, is the CDC of tree health in Minnesota. Together they survey state forests and work to problem-solve issues and pests addressing tree heath.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Brian Schwingle about the problem. He is forest health program coordinator with the DNR.
Source: mprnews.org
Photo Credit: Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Categories: Minnesota, Livestock