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Worcester Tree Initiative P.O. Box 2874, Worcester MA 01613Located at: 240 Barber Ave. Worcester
Asian Longhorned Beetle Infestation and Community Response
Worcester, MassachusettsAlliance for Community Trees
November, 2013
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ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE
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• August, 2008: Resident calls USDA to identify beetle in her yard
• January, 2009: Tree Removals begin
• September, 2013: Over 32,000 trees removed
Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB): Discovery
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ALB Quarantine Zone
2011
WorcesterWest Boylston
BoylstonHolden
Shrewsbury Auburn
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Why Such a Large Infestation?
• Arrived on shipping pallets
• 15 years before brought to USDA attention
• Lack of Species Diversity– Preference for Maples (80%
of canopy)– Food supply
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March 2009
Congressman Jim McGovern
Lt. Governor Tim Murray
Launch WTI
GOAL: 30,000 trees – 5 years
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First Giveaway: April 28, 2009
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City of Worcester Foresters
(street trees)
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DCR Planting in Action
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Tree Giveaways
5,500 trees have been given to residents to plant in their yards
We’ve held over 40 “giveaway” events
Recipients must be trained how to plant a tree properly
• Don’t plant too deep• Straighten out the roots• No mulch volcanos!!
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Trees Planted
Dec. 31, 2011
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Public/Private Partnerships
• Wal-Mart Foundation• US Forest Service (ARRA Funding)• Mass Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
• Massport• CSX Corporation• UniBank• Millbury Savings Bank• Commerce Bank• Mayer Tree Service• Congressman James P. McGovern• Lt. Governor Timothy P. Murray
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December 31, 201222,000 trees planted
October 31, 201327,500 trees planted
October 4, 201430,000th Tree Planted!!
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2033
• Students maintain public street trees as part of required curriculum.
• Worcester reduces energy consumption by 30% by planting large shade trees– National Grid removes last of obsolete power
lines• ALB Eradicated in Worcester County
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