[CANUFNET] water sprouts on Ash for rejuvenating

[Hennessy, John]

Many thanks for your insight Pat. 

I am documenting the process, maybe it can be useful down the road? With regards to the research I will keep my eye's open for anything new or comparable. I am trying a handful out in non targeted areas. Next spring the trees will have had one to two years of growth. I hope to share photo's then.

Best regards,
John.

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HI John
I've heard some US urban areas are trying this idea re costing but you are the first I've heard to try it in forested areas. 

>From what I've heard part of the reason to use water sprouts is to support ash dependent species until we get better answers. In forested areas, it would also support gene conservation. 

One US researcher, who is most interested in this idea, is an EAB specialist. This researcher said selecting the sprouts will not promote EAB.
EAB will never be eliminated in North America. It has gone too far. I am not allowed to use the researcher's name or provide you the contact number. 

But someone else should address the safety issues.

Let me know what happens.
Pat Kerr


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Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:33:05 -0400
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Hello all,

I have been selecting vigorous shoots from selected recently removed Ash.
Relative to stumping and replacing out right, I thought this was a valid option for rejuvenation considering fiscal concerns . Some selected shoots have reached heights of 1.6m in a two year growth period! I am concerned about their attachment points though. Some of our recent weather has snapped some of the new replenishing water sprouts which is having me question whether this idea is a poor one. Further to that I have a concern about perpetuating E.A.B. cycle, by providing new food sources.
Some street trees have been selected, some from parks, and some from remnant forests and small isolated stands. It is the remnant forests where I think my efforts should be focused, any opinions are welcomed I am curious how my fellow foresters are dealing with these new "Ash Shrubs"!  Is this idea crazy?
 I look forward to replies.

Many thanks,
John.

John  Hennessy
Forestry Inspector
Community Services
City Of Brampton
(416) 795-1834.


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