ALB News Update
Massachusetts
The battle to eradicate the ALB from Massachusetts is now in its 2nd year.  This exotic plant pest was initially found attacking trees in the Glendale neighborhood of Worcester in August 2008.  Since then, this pest has also been discovered killing trees north and west of Worcester in the towns of Holden, Boyleston, West Boyleston and Shrewsbury.  
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Winter Protection
Sun ScaldingFollowing a long summer of growth, your woody plants are now readying themselves for the harsh realities of winter. Early frosts, very cold temperatures, radiation cooling, and snow and ice are just around the corner. Each and every one of them can either cause significant plant damage or kill plants outright. Don’t let this happen to your plants. By following a few of the simple cultural care practices I’ve described below, you can keep them plants out of harm’s way. Implement these measures before the soil freezes, end of November in Rhode Island and Southern New England for best results.
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ALB Non Host Tree Species
ALB Non Host Tree Species

The following 16 species were planted in 2009 under the Worcester’s ALB Reforestation Program.  The USDA-Forest Service considers them non-host plants resistant to ALB damage.  All of these species are commercially available through nursery outlets in New England.
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Have you tested your soil lately?
Soil TestingSoil testing - A total of 16 elements are needed for plant growth and development. In the absence of any one of them, plants begin to falter. Click here to reach the UMASS SOIL LABORATORY for instructions on how to obtain a proper soil sample and where to send it for analysis. The soil testing fee is about $15 and well worth the cost. Along with the testing results, UMASS will also send information on how to improve your soils should there be a problem.
 
Rhode Island Tree Celebrates Arbor Day

2010 Arbor DayRITree’s 3rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at City Park in Warwick. The event will once again feature tree planting and care demonstrations, educational booths and a plant disease clinic run by local plant professionals. The Fair is held each year to celebrate the beauty and benefits of trees. This year RITree will provide 100 saplings for planting throughout City Park. Species will include dogwood, magnolia, oak, sweetgum and cherry. These trees are all hardy plant species tolerant of urban conditions. They are expected to form a lush green foliage canopy to shade visitors to City Park for many decades to come. The saplings will be planted on May 8th by tree stewards and volunteers.
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  • August 08, 2008
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    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation ( DCR ) issue a quarantine order to suppress, control and eradicate ALB in any area of Massachusetts.  The order regulates the transport of wood debris ½ in diameter or larger within the quarantine area.
 

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  • The Helen Walker Raleigh Champion Tree Program is generously supported with a grant from the Helen Walker Raleigh Tree Care Trust, an endowed fund of the Rhode Island Foundation.

    The Champion Tree Preservation Fund is used to care and protect big trees located on public property.  This fund is managed by the Rhode Tree Council. 

    Obtain a free copy of the 2008 RI Champion Trees booklet with a donation of $15.00 or more.  To donate to this fund, click here and please put CTPF in the comment section. Or call the RITreeCouncil at (401) 764-5885.