[CANUFNET] Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra, Tree to be used on Public Property and if so how? Fruit toxicity issue

[Payne, Mark]

Peter,
 
Please provide more information on the toxicity of the fruit.  Your link
didn't come through.
 
Mark Payne, MSc. QPRA
Environmental Research and Policy Analyst
Environmental Health Team
Public Health
York Region
465 Davis Drive, Suite 240
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P1
(905) 895 4511 x4511
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[mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of
pwynnyczuk at richmondhill.ca
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:35 AM
To: Canadian Urban Forest Network
Subject: [CANUFNET] Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra, Tree to be used on
Public Property and if so how? Fruit toxicity issue


A concern was brought my attention respecting the use of this non-native
tree as a  street tree. Attached is the link associated with the
information presented. 

1) Is this tree currently part of your inventory and if so, have you had
to address the issue and how? 

2) If using this species, have any of the Nurseries you purchased  from
advised you of this fruit toxicity issue? 

Our situation is we have recently introduced this tree in our pallette
of street trees and now need some further research on how to reasonably
address the issue.   
Please advise on this matter as it may have implications beyond the
purchase and planting of the trees, as it  could affect Growers and
Nurseries. 
Regards,
Peter Wynnyczuk 

Urban Forestry Supervisor 
Town of Richmond Hill 
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department 
Telephone:  905 780-2930 
Fax:  905 884-0935 
Internet: pwynnyczuk at richmondhill.ca 

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