COMMUNITY READINESS FOR EMERALD ASH BORER SEMINAR July 21st, 2022 Carbondale City
Emerald ash borer was confirmed in Osage County in 2022, presenting new challenges for communities and residents as they care for their community forest resources.
This seminar will focus on the identification of the emerald ash borer and how to prepare for its arrival in your landscape or community. An open forum for participant networking will follow the program.
July 21st, 2022
Carbondale City
Building
234 W Main St,
Carbondale, KS 66414
EAB READINESS
Communities can prepare for the arrival of EAB by managing resources and creating a response plan. Join us to learn from community forestry experts on how EAB will impact your community, public and private trees resources and community budgets. We will also cover preparation strategies before EAB arrives in your community and what steps to take when detection does occur.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
?Mayors and Council Representatives
?County Commissioners and Staff
?City Foresters and Park Managers
?Public Works Officials and Staff
?Tree Board Members
?Arborists and Horticulturalists
?Grounds Maintenance Staff
?Landscape Architects and Designers
?Anyone interested in the health of
community landscapes and plants
TRAINING AGENDA
Thursday, July 21st , 2022
12:30 PM Registration
1:00 Identification , Biology and Survey Techniques
2:00 Components of an EAB Preparedness Plan
2:30 Tree Anatomy and Chemical Options
3:00 Giving Trees a Second Chance
3:30 Open Forum and
Questions
4:00 Adjourn
REGISTRATION
There is no charge to attend this training, but registration is required. Register online , by email or phone.
PHONE: 785-477-6249
EMAIL: arielw@ksu.edu
CERTIFICATION HOURS AVAILABLE
ISA CEUs:
2.5 CEUs for Certified Arborist and Municipal Specialist
1.25 CEUs for BCMA Science and BCMA Management
Commercial Applicator Credits
2.5 for 3A
2.5 for 9B
2.5 for 2
Kansas Forest Service is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Kim Bomberger at 785-532-3315 or kbomberg@ksu.edu by July 10th.
2610 Claflin Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502
785-532-3308
kansasforests.org
Brought to you by Kansas Forst Service, Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension, Frontier District.
Source: https://www.pomonaks.org/newsview.aspx?nid=6064
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