Quick Facts: Invasive Garlic Mustard

Chances are Eurasian Garlic Mustard is about to burst into full bloom somewhere close to you. It blankets forest floors, yards and road ditches. Here are some facts about the weed and how to manage it.

This article will explain the history of a taxpayer-funded Urban Forest Management Plan process for Shorewood, and how it has evolved to current day. The City seems to be facing the “perfect storm” for tree management on its properties: Emerald Ash Borer, oak wilt, lingering Dutch elm, buckthorn and other woody invasives, several years of drought and a winter without enough snow to blanket tree roots exacerbate the situation.

Where Is Shorewood’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan?

The City adopted Bee Safe Resolution #14-066 in 2014. The resolution supported “bee safe” policies and procedures when using chemicals on public park land.

Is Your Well Water Safe for Drinking?

Deer Management: How it Works in Shorewood

Taking Action on Buckthorn

Get Smarter: Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard

Threat to Minnesota’s Maple Forests

Have Ash Trees? You Should Know This

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been a concern in Minnesota since the late 2000s. EAB was confirmed in Ramsey County in 2009. The EAB guarantees the certain demise of the tree within 3-5 years of infection. Shorewood’s only plan for dealing with the EAB is through treatment of approximately 28 trees considered to be valuable for shade and aesthetics in Cathcart, Freeman and Manor parks.

Save Yourself From the Neighbor’s Dangerous Tree

Everyone loves their trees, well, in most cases. But then there are the neighbor’s trees, which can present danger to your property. What are the parameters in this instance? There is a specific rule referred to as the “Self Help Rule, that may save you from damage, injury, or financial loss.

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Nature & Environment

Quick Facts: Invasive Garlic Mustard

Shorewood City Water Report: “Forever Chemicals”

Get Smarter: The Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail (LRT)

Is The “Tree City” Managing its Urban Forest?

Where Is Shorewood’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan?

Is Your Well Water Safe for Drinking?

Deer Management: How it Works in Shorewood

Taking Action on Buckthorn

Get Smarter: Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard

Threat to Minnesota’s Maple Forests

Have Ash Trees? You Should Know This

Save Yourself From the Neighbor’s Dangerous Tree

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