Tree/Insect Info
Maple Tree Diseases
http://www.treehelp.com/trees/maple/maple-iandd.asp
Report emerald ash borer (EAB) sightings
The MN Dept. of Agriculture (MDA) handles this. You can contact them in the following ways:
- Call the Arrest the Pest hot line at (651) 201-6684 or (888) 545-6684, OR
- E-mail Arrest.The.Pest@state.mn.us, OR
- Go to the MDA website, www.mda.state.mn.us and look for Emerald Ash Borer Program. Then look for “Do I have Emerald Ash Borer?” and work through the checklist to determine if you should get in touch with an EAB First Detector. After working through the checklist, call the Forest Resources Extension at 612-624-3020 if you believe you have Emerald Ash Borer.
EAB quarantines, including quarantine questions about firewood
- Go to the MDA website, www.mda.state.mn.us and look for Emerald Ash Borer Program. Then look for EAB quarantine information.
- For info on timber sales or compliance agreements call MDA Invasive Species Supervisor Terry McDill: (651) 201-6448
- Val Cervenka (651) 259-5296 or Susan Burks (651) 259-5251
Gypsy moth and gypsy moth treatments
The MDA generally handles these calls; however, the DNR can be contacted.
- The MDA GM Coordinator is Lucy Hunt (651) 201- 6329.
- The DNR contact is Susan Burks (651) 259-5251.
General insect questions, including general questions about EAB
Contact the appropriate regional Forest Health specialist (see link below for region map):
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/forestry/index.html
Forest Health Web page
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/forest_health/index.html
Firewood
- Approved firewood vendor applications or listings or questions about what is approved firewood, go to http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewood/index.html or call Michelle Jacobson (651) 259-5300.
- Firewood vendors who want to sell directly to the park: contact the desired state-administered facility.
- Fuelwood permits for those wanting to collect it on state land: contact the desired state-administered facility.
- Other, non-quarantine questions about firewood:
Northwest Region: Jana Albers: (218) 327- 4234
Northeast Region: Mike Albers: (218) 327- 4115
Central Region: Neville Wilson (7-county metro): (651) 259 - 5821 or Ed Hayes (Rochester): (507) 206 – 2834
Statewide Invasive Species Program: Susan Burks (651) 259-5251
General questions about trees, tree health or invasive plants
Contact the appropriate regional Forest Health specialist:
- Northwest Region: Jana Albers : (218) 327- 4234
- Northeast Region: Mike Albers: (218) 327- 4115
- Central Region: Neville Wilson (7-county metro): (651) 259 - 5821 or Ed Hayes (Rochester): (507) 206 – 2834
- Statewide Invasive Species Program: Susan Burks (651) 259-5251
- University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension: (612) 624 – 3020
- Local city hall to find a city forester or tree inspector in their city
- Local county forestry office or SWCD office
If all else fails and if none of the above are available or if you have questions about the above, call Val Cervenka, DNR Forest Health Program Coordinator, St. Paul: (651) 259-5296.
