Post on 12-Nov-2014
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ROI
GREY GREEN
ROI
interception, infiltration, pollutant removal, stabilization, reduced peak flow and volume, habitat, reduced mowing costs, landscaping value
Source: USDA Forest Service
Trees Intercept 78,600 m3/yr or $552,360/yr
Integrating trees with other stormwater innovations
What you can do?
Tree Cover
Impervious Cover
Stormwater Score
Emerald Ash Borer
Introduced from Asia
Found in North America in 2002 - Detroit and Windsor
Currently in Sault Ste. Marie, ON and Minneapolis, MN
Toledo, Ohio
Upper Arlington, Illinois
Claude Street in Ottawa, ON
Potential in Thunder Bay
EAB larvae in gallery
Infested tree D-Shaped Exit Hole
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OUR GOAL
To prevent the introduction of Emerald
Ash Borer into Northwestern Ontario
If introduced, to slow the spread of
Emerald Ash Borer in all Northwestern
Ontario forests, including the urban trees
in our communities.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
1-800-442-2342 www.inspection.gc.ca
www.facebook.com/urbanforestrytbay
brad@smartgreening.ca | www.smartgreening.ca