As follow up to the concerns expressed here and also raised by the Greenspace Alliance, here is an update showing the proportion of ash trees in and around the South March Highlands we wish to preserve for this and future generations.
There are many ash trees near the Beaver Pond, according to this map adapted from a series of Ward maps published by the City of Ottawa, each showing the proportion of ash trees along city streets and in wooded areas. Red = 50% ash trees, Yellow = 25 to 50%, Green = less than 25%. It is becoming imperative to assess what strategy the City will apply with the ash trees located around the Beaver Pond – large swath of red in the middle of the picture below.
Representatives of South March Highlands coalition are meeting to discuss how to ensure the preservation of ash trees there as well as in the “Site to be Protected” area, i.e. the one the coalition wants to wrestle away from developers’ interests.
Hi,
Is this because of Emerald Ash Borer? If so, I wonder if you have heard of the work of Dr. Lee Klinger in California. I don’t know him and have only read a little of his work online, but if I understand correctly he has managed to treat Oak trees dying there of Sudden Oak Death. His methods may actually be applicable to a wide range of tree diseases and pests; the general idea is to treat the tree in a holistic fashion with minerals, fire mimicry, etc… giving it a better chance of surviving no matter what the specific disease or issue may be. Perhaps it could be combined with the tree inoculation program being used in Oakville, if they don’t already do something similar. Also, I haven’t read any updates about the Butternut trees, but his work might also be relevant to their protection.
Jen