10.22.2008
The first emerald ash borer (EAB) in a tree coming from a nursery has been found in Kenosha County in southern Wisconsin. The ash tree, from a nursery in Lake County Illinois, was planted near Silver Lake, WI. Emerald ash borer infests and kills all North American ash trees (Fraxinus). Interstate transport of nursery trees [...]
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10.14.2008
Lexington, Kentucky is home to a remarkable number of large old trees. Many, like the one in my back yard (pictured), are planted. My white oak is over 200 years old, but was probably planted in the front yard of an old farm. There are also many old-growth or presettlement trees. These trees, including bur [...]
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