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example is the current infestation of
the
Emerald Ash Borer,
an invasive
insect pest native to eastern Asia that
has killed millions of ash trees in the
Midwest. This pest was discovered
to have moved into New Jersey killing
trees for the first time in 2014. The
good news is that ash trees can be
protected from this insect with spe-
cial treatments. When an inventory
is in place, the association knows
the exact number and location of
all of their community ash trees. A
defensive treatment plan can then be
quickly developed and put into action
to protect these trees before the pest
arrives.
All of us who were living in New
Jersey in 2012 when Hurricane
Sandy devastated our state, can
undoubtedly recall vivid examples of
the destruction caused to trees in their
communities, and even worse, the
damage caused by falling trees to
homeowners’ properties. That was a
moment in time when trees received
many people’s full attention. Let’s
work now to avoid a recurrence
of the devastation through proac-
tive management of our community
forests. With a tree inventory and
management plan in place for your
community, you can be confident
that the right things are being done
to keep everyone living in a safe,
healthy, and attractive community
forest that contributes greatly to the
real estate value of the homes.
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TREES...
from page 22.