Posted by Harvey Brinker on July 27, 2008 at 14:43:49 from (216.25.180.162):
In Reply to: OT-Emerald Ash borer posted by Heyseed on July 27, 2008 at 08:38:34:
Just to add to what was said a bit earlier by others. I have had two USDA Foresters on my property looking at the ash trees. To date no infestations. But other farms around me have them and I was informed that within a year or two probably all of my ash trees will be infected. They both stated that they see no way possible to save woodlots. Only really important trees in the yard that you are willing to pay a high price to inject with chemical treatment can be saved. In short, the end result will be very similar to what we experienced with the Dutch Elm Disease that hit this area of Michigan about 40 years ago. It killed them all over about a ten year period. Sadly the experts anticipate the same thing to happen to the ash trees.
Currently, London, Ontario is trying out a new experimental product that has to be injected into each tree in several locations. The product is not available to the public and will not for several years and then only if it proves to be successful.
As was stated, ash makes beautiful lumber for furniture and the Emerald Ash borer only lives in the layer between the wood and the bark. As such the lumber in the tree is not damaged and can be used as in the past. I was told there is currently such a glut of ash lumber available now that there is no commercial demand for it. Cherry, however is in super demand around here.
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