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b. The City strongly encourages residents to utilize tree contractors that are <br /> bonded, insured, and state licensed to apply commercial tree chemicals. <br /> • The City will publicize the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's regulations for <br /> handling ash wood removal. Ramsey County is currently under a quarantine which <br /> prohibits the transportation of wood outside of the County. From September 15th to May <br /> 1st EAB-infested trees can be removed and transported only within the quarantine area, so <br /> long as they are promptly chipped to the required dimensions, less than 1"xl"xl". Non- <br /> infested EAB trees can be removed from September 15th to May 1st using the normal <br /> process of transporting un-chipped wood to the Ramsey County Yard Waste Site. <br /> • In an effort to encourage reforestation of private properties, the City will promote <br /> Ramsey County's Friends of the Parks annual tree sale. <br /> • The City will track the spread of EAB in surrounding communities in conjunction with <br /> the Department of Agriculture. <br /> The following is a list of resources for residents to review to learn about Emerald Ash Borer <br /> symptoms, firewood requirements, and insecticide options. These will be listed on the City's <br /> website and updated as needed. <br /> • Pest Alert-Emerald Ash Borer(PDF) <br /> • Do I Have EAB? (PDF: 245 KB / 1 page) <br /> • Ash Tree Identification (PDF: 7.95 MB /2 pages) <br /> • Signs and Symptoms of EAB (PDF) <br /> • Map of EAB in USA (PDF <br /> • Minnesota Department of Agriculture EAB Quarantine <br /> • Firewood Restrictions & Safe Handling Guidelines <br /> • Homeowner Guide to Insecticide Selection, Use and Environmental Protection <br /> • Ash Tree Waste Disposal Sites within Hennepin-Ramsey-Houston County <br /> Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan- City of Arden Hills Page 4 <br /> Adopted by the City Council on July 30, 2012 <br />