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Ribbons Remind Public To Watch For Emerald Ash Borer
Firewood Isn't Allowed To Be Brought Into Campsites
UPDATED: 11:36 am CDT May 20,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- This week is Ash Borer Awareness Week.The dangerous insect hasn't been seen in Wisconsin yet, but it has killed ash trees as far north as Illinois.Ribbons are being placed on trees in hopes of raising awareness about the threat, WISC-TV reported.The insect primarily gets around through infested wood.Many campsites aren't allowing any firewood to come from another state.
Previous Stories:
- April 17, 2008: State Steps Up Efforts To Thwart Ash Borer Infestation
- January 2, 2008: State To Survey 44 Counties This Winter For Invasive Beetle
- December 27, 2007: Ag Officials Survey Counties For Ash Borer
- November 12, 2007: DNR Advises Hunters Not To Transport Firewood
- May 8, 2007: Marathon County Bans Out-Of-State Firewood
- April 10, 2007: City Ash Trees Inspected For Borer Insect
- March 28, 2007: Some Search For Ways To Defend Against Ash Borer
- March 27, 2007: Wisconsin Trees Chopped To Avoid Ash Borer Beetle
- February 28, 2007: Crews Step Up Plans Against Ash Borer
- December 14, 2006: Crews Cut Trees In 30 Counties To Fight Ash Borer
- November 16, 2006: DNR Warns Of Ash Borer In Firewood
- October 4, 2006: Thousands Of Ash Trees Targeted For Removal
- July 13, 2006: Emerald Ash Borer Found 40 Miles From Wisconsin
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