Members of LMPOA in the Danish Landing area have recongnized and are beginning to deal with Oak Wilt. For more information on this concern please refer to the Envirnomental section of our web site. You also may wish to download a brief brochure http://michigansaf.org/forestinfo/Health/E2764-OakWilt.pdf or refer to the file shown below.
SOME BULLET POINTS AND COMMENTS BY BILL & MARY Branch who have removed 13 infected trees so far :
Some bullet points I took from the MSU document that need to be emphasized, (my added comments in parenthesis):
> 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 AND COMMENTS BY BILL & MARY Branch who have removed 13 infected trees so far :
Some bullet points I took from the MSU document that need to be emphasized, (my added comments in parenthesis):
> 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)
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