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Hello!
We had an old ash tree fall in storm last nite. I’m guessing it had ash borer as branches were dieing & wood pecker was nibbling on i...
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Seriously Stumped #875086
Asked June 28, 2024, 11:10 AM EDT
Hello!
We had an old ash tree fall in storm last nite. I’m guessing it had ash borer as branches were dieing & wood pecker was nibbling on it. Is there a special way we need to dispose of it? I thought maybe some of it could be fire wood but now I’m wondering if that might not be good either? Thanks in advance for your advice & input.
Wright County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for asking. I am giving you a link to the Dept of Ag posting on disposing of the wood. You will find a couple live links when clicking on it in the material to guide you. https://extension.umn.edu/tree-and-shrub-insects/emerald-ash-borer https://www.mda.state.mn.us/best-management-practices-eab Unless you are able to remove the bark, I would suggest you contact an arborist and have them chip the tree on site. That is what our city is doing with ash trees removed.