“community response to asian longhorned beetle invasion” by peggy middaugh, director, worcester...
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Worcester Tree Initiative P.O. Box 2874, Worcester MA 01613Located at: 240 Barber Ave. Worcester
Asian Longhorned Beetle Infestation and Community Response
Worcester, MassachusettsAlliance for Community Trees
November, 2013
ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE
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• August, 2008: Resident calls USDA to identify beetle in her yard
• January, 2009: Tree Removals begin
• September, 2013: Over 32,000 trees removed
Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB): Discovery
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ALB Quarantine Zone
2011
WorcesterWest Boylston
BoylstonHolden
Shrewsbury Auburn
Why Such a Large Infestation?
• Arrived on shipping pallets
• 15 years before brought to USDA attention
• Lack of Species Diversity– Preference for Maples (80%
of canopy)– Food supply
March 2009
Congressman Jim McGovern
Lt. Governor Tim Murray
Launch WTI
GOAL: 30,000 trees – 5 years
First Giveaway: April 28, 2009
City of Worcester Foresters
(street trees)
DCR Planting in Action
Tree Giveaways
5,500 trees have been given to residents to plant in their yards
We’ve held over 40 “giveaway” events
Recipients must be trained how to plant a tree properly
• Don’t plant too deep• Straighten out the roots• No mulch volcanos!!
Trees Planted
Dec. 31, 2011
Public/Private Partnerships
• Wal-Mart Foundation• US Forest Service (ARRA Funding)• Mass Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
• Massport• CSX Corporation• UniBank• Millbury Savings Bank• Commerce Bank• Mayer Tree Service• Congressman James P. McGovern• Lt. Governor Timothy P. Murray
December 31, 201222,000 trees planted
October 31, 201327,500 trees planted
October 4, 201430,000th Tree Planted!!
2033
• Students maintain public street trees as part of required curriculum.
• Worcester reduces energy consumption by 30% by planting large shade trees– National Grid removes last of obsolete power
lines• ALB Eradicated in Worcester County
THE END