SG502: The Maple Grove Tree Inventory and the Impact of the 2013 Ice Storm on the Worthington Minnesota Urban Forest

Maple Grove Master Gardeners: Jennifer Ebeling, Marilyn Arnlund, Jamie Sledd and Mary Lynn KenKnight

In this episode of Still Growing… (SG), I had the opportunity to spend some time with folks who are passionate about the value of a tree inventory.

In the first half of the show, I sit down with the project leader of the Maple Grove Tree Inventory, Master Gardener and Tree Care Specialist Marilyn Arnlund.  Tree Inventory Trainers & Master Gardeners Jamie Sledd and Mary Lynn KenKnight share their insights on important aspects of the inventory.

The back half of the show features City Forester for Worthington, Minnesota, Scott Rosenberg, who talks about the devastating impact of the April 9th ice storm on his community’s urban forest as well as the importance of completing a thorough tree inventory.

This episode is valuable for local community members who are looking for a meaningful way to volunteer in our city. Other communities and gardeners will benefit from the tree care advise, information regarding Emerald Ash Borer, the importance of tree diversity, as well as how the Worthington community handled major trauma to their urban forest.

SG502: The Maple Grove Tree Inventory and the Impact of the 2013 Ice Storm on the Worthington Minnesota Urban Forest

In this episode you’ll find out about:

• Important reasons to conduct a tree inventory
• The Tree Inventory App for iPad/iPhone and Android
• How to recognize Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and the anticipated impact our urban forest
• The value of tree diversity/species distribution in any community
• The Long-Horn Asian Beetle threat to Maples, Willows and other species.
• The role of Ornamental Trees in the landscapes
• Tree Challenges
• Tree Planting Tips
• Master Gardener favorite trees for zone 4
• The Impact of the April 9, 2013 storm on the urban forest in Worthington, MN

Items mentioned in this podcast include:

• Want to volunteer to help with the tree inventory?  Click here to find out more about the Maple Grove Tree Inventory.
• Marilyn Arnlund contact information: 763-494-6091
• Hennepin County Master Website
• Maple Grove City Website: www.maplegrovemn.gov
• Scott Rosenberg contact information: 507-372-8665

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Jennifer Ebeling

Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast

Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc. Listeners and guests of the show can join the Still Growing community on Facebook. It's a place to ask questions, share garden stories, interact with great guests featured on the show, and continue to grow and learn. Jennifer and her husband Philip have four children, a big golden lab named Sonny, and live in lovely Maple Grove, Minnesota. P.S. When she's not teaching her four kids a new card game - or teaching them how to drive a car - Jennifer loves inspiring individuals and groups to maximize and personalize their home & garden.

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