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jcluT CITY OF --••"'= EST. 1906 Fire Department Local Government Planning Economic Development , Parks and Rec Public Works • '',•' it: • Ni. . 4, ......._._ . . ,, . , ,,,....... ..._. ...... . ...„.. . :, . _ , , . 4 Search Q ril Info on Emerald Ash Borer Home Emerald Ash Borer Contacts , Emerald ash borer(EAB) is a destructive insect that has killed millions of ash trees in Michigan, Indiana, City Documents Illinois, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada, since being discovered in the U.S. in the early 2000s. EAB has spread into Wisconsin and Minnesota with the 2009 confirmation in St. Paul,then Minneapolis, and now Resident Info Hugo in 2017. EAB attacks all species of ash trees and typically causes tree death within a few years. Residents are advised to develop a plan for any ash trees on private property. Currently,there is no Meeting Videos known permanent cure for this destructive insect. City staff suggest treating prized trees, taking down less desirable trees, and planting new trees with diversity in mind. Public Notices Please do not move ash wood out of quarantined counties, including Washington County. While mature City Code EAB beetles are capable of flying a few miles, the natural spread of EAB occurs at a slow rate of about r/2 mile per year. Human practices are responsible for accelerated rates of establishment by moving City Jobs &Volunteer firewood. For more information about EAB visit the resources below. Opportunities EAB Management Recommendations for Ash Trees on Private Property Yellow Ribbon 1. Ash Tree Removal and Replacement: All infested ash trees on private property will likely die, Network becoming very brittle(a characteristic of ash species), and soon will begin shedding branches that fall to the ground resulting in potential physical hazards and liability.The city is not currently Email Sign-up requiring the removal of infested ash trees on private property, but strongly suggest prompt removal of all infested ash trees, especially those on private property that will fall onto public Hugo Maps trails/streets.To prevent accelerated spread of adult EAB beetles, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture(MDA)guidelines indicate that ash trees should only be removed during the months of Water Conservation October to April. Beginning in May adults are ready to emerge from infested ash trees, and the motion/transport of said trees only increases the chance of artificially spreading this pest. If Community Photos residents wish to replace their ash tree, it should be accomplished with any appropriate non-ash tree species. Hugo History 2. Protection of High-Value Ash Trees: Infested ash trees, if identified early enough, can be saved via treatment of approved insecticides. Residents wishing to preserve their ash tree are encouraged to contact certified tree contractors to discuss this option.Trees intended to be preserved in this In Public Works: manner are typically treated during the months of May-June.Treatment cost is based upon both the size of the tree to be treated, and the number of trees per site.Treatments will need to be • Contact Public Works repeated every other year as long as EAB infestation is a threat. • City Streets, Sewer and 3. If you suspect a tree on your property is infested with EAB, please contact Hugo City Hall at 651- Water 762-6326. The City will be keeping an inventory of infested trees for information purposes only. • Street Projects • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan EAB Management recommendation for Ash Trees on Public Property(City owned property) • Snow and Ice Control Policy 1. If you suspect an ash tree on public property has been infested by EAB, please contact Hugo City • Right-of-Way Permit Hall at 651-762-6326. City staff will inspect the tree and determine if it is infested. • How Safe is Your Drinking 2. Once a determination has been made, an educated decision will be made to remove or keep the Water? tree. • Frozen Water Lines 3.The City's Public Works Department will continue to inspect City owned property, such as parks and • Wellhead Protection building grounds,for affected ash trees. • Emerald Ash Borer 4. Affected trees located on City owned property will be removed and a replacement will be • Road Restrictions considered. • New Facility Planning Printer-friendly Version