Monday, December 11, 2023

Emerald Ash Borer – LSRCA’s Ash Trees Treatment

Rarely in the past would I have stopped and read a notice board on trails. Circumstances have changed slightly – I like to be informed. The other day walking Sheppard’s Bush trail I came across this Notice to Visitors from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). It was with regards to the nasty pest called the Emerald Ash Borer that killed millions of trees in North America. Over the years I noticed that many healthy trees were cut down at the Sheppard’s Bush, especially near the parking lot. In contrast to the Town of Aurora treating ash trees regularly with pesticides and having recurring costs for this not so environmentally friendly treatment (in my opinion), LSRCA opted to cut affected trees and replace them with a variety of native tree species.

“I think the solution may be simple if we just let nature take its course. Eventually if the food source would decline so too would the population of the Emerald Ash Borer.”

Ash Borer

The above Notice to Visitors from LSRCA reads, “The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetle is currently active on the property. This invasive forest pest attacks and kills healthy ash trees. To promote forest health and visitor safety, LSRCA is proactively removing trees that have been infested by the beetle. Research into the beetle and its impacts on our forest is ongoing and you may see insect traps or study trials in the area. Please do not disturb any monitoring equipment. To reduce the impacts of EAB and promote forest health, the LSRCA is actively replacing the trees lost to the infestation by planting a variety of native trees species across our watershed.

A few years ago I wrote, “I think the solution may be simple if we just let nature take its course. Eventually if the food source would decline so too would the population of the Emerald Ash Borer.” Today, I continue to stand by my statement.

Anna Lozyk Romeo
Aurora, Ontario

Additional Resource: Emerald Ash Borer Fact Sheet from LSRCA [File Type: PDF]

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest Blog Posts

Anna Lozyk Romeo for Mayor of Aurora, Municipal Elections 2022

To my Living in Aurora blog readers: I am running for Mayor of Aurora.  It is a great opportunity now...

From Shining to Shameful – The Continued Loss of the Oak Ridges Moraine

A picture-perfect vista of soft, rolling hills where wild turkey, deer and coyote once roamed has been reduced to...

North East Quadrant of Wellington St & John West Way Development Appealed

At the February 22nd, 2022 Council meeting, Aurora Council UNANIMOUSLY (7-0) voted to refuse a 6-storey, 150 unit residential...

Important Links

The Knowles Butcher Shop on Fire, June 25th 2021 – Photo Gallery

The so known Knowles Butcher Shop on 9 Wellington Street East is a long-standing building in Aurora, c. 1885....

Church Street School, Construction Site (Photo Gallery)

Photos of Church Street School during the Library Square construction. Photos dated May 22, 2021. Anna Lozyk RomeoAurora, Ontario

Cineplex Odeon – What Year Was This Photo Taken?

Photo of the Cineplex Odeon in Aurora. What year do you think this photo was taken? Your clues are...

Snowflake Path Downtown Aurora, Photo Gallery

Finally, just in time for Christmas snowflake decorations are all working downtown Aurora. ... and this is what we used...

Changes Along Wellington Street, 3-Years Ago & Today

Few changes along Wellington Street. While looking back at some of my old blog posts I came across one from...

Archived

George Street Public School – The Final Chapter

About three years ago on May 23rd 2015 as...

Aurora Chamber Mayoral Debate, Rapid Fire Questions, Municipal Elections 2018

Event for residents to learn more about Mayoral, Council...

Town of Aurora, Where Is the 4th Construction Crane?

Look out for the construction crane in your area....

Think About It

Change Brings Opportunity

“Change brings opportunity.” ~ Nido Qubein

You Might Also Like