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6. Methods—What will be developed, produced, performed and implemented—who will be responsible • <br /> for these activities and when will they occur? <br /> The ash trees currently existing in the four parks will be removed and replaces with five varieties of free <br /> species Red Oak, White Oak, River Birch, American Linden and Red Pine. This grant is being applied for <br /> as part of a BSA Eagle project with the financial oversight the responsibility of the Mike Jerioski city <br /> finance director. Mr. Philip Capra is the scout working on this project and he is collaborating with the city <br /> park and recreation committee and the public works director Paul Palzer. This project is scheduled to be <br /> completed April 2011—June 2011. <br /> Include any educational outreach efforts,work with volunteers, and especially the technical plans and <br /> practices. <br /> Mr. Capra is currently working with the city park and recreation committee, volunteers and city staff to <br /> remove all ash trees, including eight larger ash trees located in Hidden Spring Park. All planting of new <br /> tree species will be completed by volunteers. <br /> 7. Personnel—Describe the names, titles, qualifications and project role for all staff and technical <br /> partners involved. <br /> Mike Jeziorski the city finance director will oversee the financial aspect of this project. Paul Palzer the city <br /> public works director will oversee what trees are designated for removal and location of planting the new <br /> trees. Philip Capra will be responsible of safety training for volunteers working on this project per his <br /> approved eagle project. <br /> Describe the roles of volunteers involved and training to be provided. • <br /> Volunteers will remove the smaller of the ash trees and plant all replacement trees. <br /> 8.Maintenance and Management Plan <br /> A. Upon completion, what are your plans for long-term maintenance of trees planted,and monitoring and <br /> management of insect and disease pests? Include how,when and by whom activities will be <br /> accomplished. For any tree planting project, you must provide a summary of at least a 3-year <br /> maintenance plan.* <br /> The city has a tree preservation ordinance in place and will as part of this grant adopt a community forest <br /> ordinance. The public works department currently provides maintenance and inspections for all city parks <br /> and that is scheduled to be continued for the next three years. <br /> B.What is the community doing to build capacity towards long-term management of this project or a <br /> community forestry program independent of state funding?Describe any existing management plans.* <br /> The city provides education through its newsletter, city website and community presentations on both the <br /> emerald ash borer and other diseases affecting our tree population. The city will also continue to work <br /> with local media and community groups to focus on citizen volunteer participation in proactive actions to <br /> combat EAB. This has been achieved through the efforts of the dedication of the city's park and <br /> recreation committee. <br /> • <br /> 54 <br />