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Nature & Environment

Deer Management: How it Works in Shorewood

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Taking Action on Buckthorn

Buckthorn

Get Smarter: Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard

Leaf

Threat to Minnesota’s Maple Forests

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Have Ash Trees? You Should Know This

infected ash tree
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

neighbors dangerous trees
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.

The Benefits of Conifers

Conifer
Planting a tree can provide many benefits to the environment and overall quality of life. Trees are typically divided into two main groups, deciduous and coniferous.   In the summer, all of our plants help to keep the air around us safer and cleaner. In the winter, while many trees and plants are hibernating, conifers continue their good work.

“Weather Whiplash” Impacts Minnesota Trees

Ash tree
Adding trees to your landscape is a great way to help fight climate change. But the already changing climate has affected the choices you make in local tree selection. Diversity is key, which is why Hennepin County forestry discourages the planting of some tree species.

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