A hazardous insect, the Emerald Ash Borer, poses a threat to all ash trees. Ash trees make up a very large number of the trees in our area and they could be wiped out by the Borer.
To help fight this danger, the University of Minnesota has chosen Hibbing for a very special project. We have been selected as one of only six communities in Greater Minnesota to work with the U. to lessen the potential impact of Emerald Ash Borers and other future tree diseases.
Part of the University's work will include a detailed inventory of every tree in town. Because of the large population of Ash trees throughout Hibbing, we hope to minimize our losses by being pro-active.
Volunteers will be needed to help conduct this tree census. The inventory will provide vital information needed to protect our trees now and into the future.
Staff from the University will be in Hibbing to train volunteers in March 2010. Once the training is complete, the inventory will begin and be worked on through the summer.
It is a great honor for Hibbing to be chosen for this project. Not only will it have a direct benefit to us, but it will also be an extremely important part of statewide research.
Anyone that is interested in helping should contact:
Daryl Brekke at City Hall
218-262-3486, ext. 723
or
Hibbing Parks and Recreation Dept.
218-362-5940
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