Help Needed – Boston Tree Survey
As part of the Friends of the Public Garden 40th Anniversary celebration, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is seeking volunteers to assist with an Asian longhorned beetle tree survey in Boston Common next Thursday, June 23 at 3pm.
While ALB has not been found in Boston, groups like the Friends remain vigilant about protecting the health of the city’s trees. With their tree mapping project completed, they can now tell exactly where the trees susceptible to ALB are located, making these surveys more efficient. After a brief training session, volunteers will use maps created from the tree inventory to look for evidence of the Asian longhorned beetle. For information about the event, call Friends of the Public Garden at 617-723-8144. Sign up as a volunteer by calling Harron and Associates at 617-267-7366 or email marjorie@harronandassociates.com.
If you think you’ve seen an Asian longhorned beetle or signs of ALB tree damage, report it here or call 1-866-702-9938.
