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Jack Jacob of Wise Oak tree service addressed a recent meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club
Jack Jacob is an arborist and lawn maintenance expert from South Londonderry who spoke to the Rotary Club about the loss of many tree species, such as Ash, American Chestnut and Elm Trees. There is also a Beech bark disease attacking local Beech trees.
A major issue facing the Northeast is the Emerald ash borer, a native of SE Asia, where there are natural controls, attacking ash trees. The first population was found in Michigan in 2002. The damage is concentrated in New England and the Midwest because of its weather conditions and large population of ash trees. The disease does not discriminate between young versus old or sick versus healthy trees.
Moving firewood is a huge problem in terms of spreading diseases. Monocultures are also a problem. Ash tree removal is the best option for larger stands because chemical treatment is too expensive for broad application at $400 to $500 per tree. Trees must be removed before they are dead to protect any arborist who must climb the tree to remove it. Rotarians had many questions for Jacob as he ended his talk.
The LRC meets Tuesdays for lunch in Ludlow. The LRC is small and is always looking to welcome new members. If you would like to attend a meeting and learn how you may 'Serve Humanity' while enjoying the fun and fellowship of others, please contact any Rotarian or drop a note to Ludlow Rotary, PO Box 216, Ludlow, Vermont. |
