We have been alerted to destruction of foliage due to gypsy moths. We are creating an Ad Hoc Committee to explore our options. Please contact Sandra at [email protected] if you can help. In the meantime there is a lot individual property owners can do right now. READ below:)
Oak Wilt Information
The attached document from MSU is the most up to date information.
Some bullet points that were taken from the MSU document are below,
with comments in parentheses from Bill Branch, Dansk Lane, Danish Landing.
That community is in the process of dealing with this horrible problem.
Avoid pruning and other activities that are likely to wound oaks from April through July. (Storm damage wounds in this time frame should be treated with a tree wound paint asap)
Be certain that oak wilt is the cause of dying oaks before considering any treatment. (Should be confirmed by a lab test, we used MSU)
Infected areas should be marked and delineated by experienced individuals. (I can help anybody with marking their perimeter if they have lab confirmed oak wilt, the perimeter location is critical)
Symptomatic trees require special disposal care.
Treatment choice will depend on a number of factors, such as cost, availability of equipment, environmental conditions, and human infrastructure.
Removal of affected red oaks should be done in the dormant season following marking, delineation, and trenching. Monitor the site for at least three years, re-treatment may be necessary.
Consider reforestation options. (I will be investigating recommended trees to plant and keep you informed)
Some bullet points that were taken from the MSU document are below,
with comments in parentheses from Bill Branch, Dansk Lane, Danish Landing.
That community is in the process of dealing with this horrible problem.
Avoid pruning and other activities that are likely to wound oaks from April through July. (Storm damage wounds in this time frame should be treated with a tree wound paint asap)
Be certain that oak wilt is the cause of dying oaks before considering any treatment. (Should be confirmed by a lab test, we used MSU)
Infected areas should be marked and delineated by experienced individuals. (I can help anybody with marking their perimeter if they have lab confirmed oak wilt, the perimeter location is critical)
Symptomatic trees require special disposal care.
Treatment choice will depend on a number of factors, such as cost, availability of equipment, environmental conditions, and human infrastructure.
Removal of affected red oaks should be done in the dormant season following marking, delineation, and trenching. Monitor the site for at least three years, re-treatment may be necessary.
Consider reforestation options. (I will be investigating recommended trees to plant and keep you informed)
| oakwiltmsupublications2012.pdf |
