Gail Nozal from Davey Resource Group and Mike Dye from Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products office discuss how emerald ash borer (EAB) has caused a significant increase in wood waste in the area.

In this episode we cover:  

• EAB in Minnesota (:46)
• What happens with affected ash trees? (1:30) (2:32)
• What should you do with your tree if it is affected? (3:17)
• Are there concerns of EAB spreading once infected trees are cut down? (4:05)
• What is a biomass plant? (5:01)
• Are facilities being overrun with material as a result of trees dying? (5:43)
• What species are being planted to replace ash trees? (7:29)
• Does invasive jumping worm affect mulch processing? (9:00) 
• Are ash tree populations reviving? (10:23)
• How do you treat EAB? (11:45) (12:06)
• What other changes has Mike seen as a result of EAB? (12:46)
• Are there any positives we can take away from EAB? (13:54)

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To learn more about EAB and EAB treatment, read our blogs, The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer and How To Dispose Of Dead Ash Trees (Even If They Have EAB).

Visit Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products website to learn more about their services here. 

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