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Mar
14
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3/14/2013 3:35 PM
The ODNR will co-host an informational program with OSU Extension-Washington County about the serious threat the invasive insect Hemlock Woolly Adelgid poses to forest and landscape hemlock trees.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will co-host an informational program with OSU Extension-Washington County about the serious threat the invasive insect Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) poses to forest and landscape hemlock trees.
“HWA is another invasive insect posing significant risk to Ohio’s woodlands and urban areas,” said Robert Boyles, state forester and chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “Hemlock plays not only an important ecological role throughout its native eastern Ohio range--it is also a well-loved landscape tree throughout the state. This meeting is a collaborative effort to educate woodland owners and homeowners on how to recognize the threat and help them take steps to mitigate the impact of HWA.”
This meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Marietta College, located at 215 Fifth Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750, in Thomas Hall, room 124.
The program is free and open to the public. Thomas Hall is located on the south side of Putnam Street between Fourth and Fifth streets. Parking is available on Putnam Street, Fourth Street and the Herman Fine Arts lot.
Topics will include the importance of hemlock in Ohio, HWA biology, regulations and restrictions to curtail the spread of HWA and control options for the homeowner. This program will be held in collaboration with The Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the USDA Forest Service and Marietta College.
The HWA was found in Belpre and Marietta in 2012 and was previously identified in other areas of Ohio.
For more information, contact OSU Extension-Washington County at 740-376-7431.
The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, forest health and tree care, visit ohiodnr.com/forestry.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.com.
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