Bloomfield Township
Emerald Ash Borer Resolution
Whereas, the Charter Township of
Bloomfield’s trees, woodlots, landscapes, greenbelts, natural
areas and right of ways, represent a valuable and precious
asset, necessary to preserve: and
Whereas, various ash (Fraxinus)
species and varieties comprise a significant component of this
natural and rural forest environment, in some locations as
much as 50% of the dominant tree species; and
Whereas, the Charter Township of
Bloomfield is concerned that a deadly decline caused by the
insect commonly known as the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus
planipennis, is a threat to the Township’s Ash Population.
Improper practices may contribute to increased insect activity
and trees losses, resulting in greater economic losses across
established boundaries whether they be from residential,
commercial, right of way or public lands. It is therefore both
advisable and prudent to attempt to prevent and control the
Emerald Ash Borer.
Tree Care Practices: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Preventive & Curative Management
Because the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is
established in Bloomfield Township, all ash trees that are
to be saved from EAB decline should be managed in one of the
following ways, regardless of location (parks, residences,
commercial situations, right of ways, etc.).
i) For preventative treatments ash trees
which exhibit no decline symptoms from EAB infestation and
which are to be saved from EAB infestations should receive
at least one of the recommended insecticide treatments as
outlined
on the web site, on a yearly schedule. Treatment
information also available at Township offices.
ii) For curative treatments, ash trees
that exhibit no more than 10-20% EAB decline symptoms and
which are to be saved should receive similar treatments as
described above (i) on a yearly schedule.
iii) Ash trees that are to be saved by
insecticide management procedures should also receive
supplemental water during drought periods and other
possible procedures such as fertilization or other
procedures that may help improve the vigor of ash trees in
Bloomfield Township.
More information of the EAB and symptoms
associated with decline on ash is available
at the web site. Because new information on management
is being researched, it is advisable to visit this web site
for updates.
Tree Care Practices: Emerald Ash Borer
Management by Eradication
Ash trees that exhibit more than 20% EAB
decline symptoms or more
should be removed before April 15
each year.
To prevent buildup of EAB populations which
may then affect healthy ash as well as those ash proposed
for preventative or curative treatments, it is strongly
advised to remove ash trees not receiving maintenance
procedures described under Tree Care Practices: Emerald Ash
Borer Preventative and Curative Management.
Wood from removed EAB infested trees will be
chipped to one inch or less in size.
Wood saved for firewood shall be sealed with
a (brown or green) plastic tarp from May 1 1through August
30.
In compliance with Michigan Department of
Agriculture’s quarantine of the EAB, it is illegal to move
ash trees, branches, lumber, firewood and other materials
from within the core EAB infested zone that includes
Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne and
Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Shiawassee and
St. Clair counties to anywhere else in the quarantined
areas.
No Ash trees shall be planted in Bloomfield
Township unless the Township authorizes certain varieties.
No EAB infested wood or associated products
shall be brought into Bloomfield Township.
Stumps left by removal of ash trees shall be
chipped, removed or buried.
Responsibility for ash trees in this Article
will reside with the property owner(s). In right-of-way
situations, responsibility will reside with the Road
Commission of Oakland County. In utility easement locations,
it shall be the responsibility of the utility company to
implement the above-described procedures.
Copies of this resolution shall be forwarded
to appropriate State and County representatives, utility
companies, tree services companies, as well as Township
property owners.
WILMA S. COTTON
TOWNSHIP CLERK
March 24, 2003
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