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' Published by The Arden Association <br />• No. 98 - May 1976 <br />TAdhering to the rules and regulations of the <br />' Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Vil- <br />0 lage-appointed tree inspector (Mark Peterson, <br />' a very personable young man from the U. of M.) <br />wow inspected our outdoor woodpile several weeks <br />CPT: ago. I joined him at the site, after taking <br />off my glasses so I wouldn't happen to see any <br />actual beetles or larvae, and learned we had <br />I elm wood in the pile which required de -barking <br />Iif the pile were to remain outside, or even in- <br />side the garage. The family woodcutter attacked <br />with his hatchet, accompanied by wifely remarks <br />' R that this was good spring exercise (not enthus- <br />iastically received). However, we now have a <br />"clean" woodpile and no worries about being <br />' tagged for non-compliance with a State Law. <br />Additional reminder from the Parks & Rec. Department regarding care of oak <br />' trees during the critical May 15 -June 15 period: "It is very important that <br />oak trees NOT be pruned during this period. Also, any new cuts or bark in- <br />juries to oaks (such as bruising them with your lawn mower) should be treated <br />immediately to prevent beetles from entering the tree. Treat injuries with a <br />paint -on preparation available at hardware and lawn and garden shops. <br />' The following information was given to the Crier by Mark Peterson to help <br />residents identify their trees and possible problems inherent to them: <br />1. Red oaks have pin-like structures on the tips of their leaves. White <br />and bur oaks do not have these. <br />t2. White oaks have many rounded "fingers" on their leaves. <br />3. Bur oaks have rounded "fingers" like the white oak, but these occur <br />towards the base of the leaf. <br />WHITE OAK <br />BUR OAK <br />